Cristiano Ronaldo, the leading scorer in international history with 122 goals, celebrated his 199th match for Portugal.
Cristiano Ronaldo added another cap to his illustrious international career with Portugal, notching up his 199th appearance as the team secured a smooth victory against Bosnia-Herzegovina, continuing their winning run in the Euro 2024 qualifiers.
Bernardo Silva broke the deadlock in the 44th minute with a delicately chipped goal assisted by Bruno Fernandes.
Fernandes then bolstered the score with a header in the 77th minute, followed by a finely executed strike in the final minutes of the game.
Ronaldo’s header in the first half at Estadio da Luz was disallowed due to an offside call.
Undefeated in all three games, Portugal maintains their position at the top of Group J.
Ahead of the game in Lisbon, 38-year-old Ronaldo, who now plays for Al Nassr, had accumulated four goals in two European Championship qualifiers in March.
Despite being marginally offside when he attempted to score from Joao Cancelo’s cross in the 23rd minute, Portugal cruised to victory, even without a goal from their iconic forward.
Bosnia-Herzegovina, after this defeat, sit in fourth place, trailing Slovakia, who are in the second spot, by four points.
The visiting team had an opportunity to go in front in the middle of the first half, but Edin Dzeko missed his chance, volleying over the bar when he found himself unmarked in the penalty area.
Match Statistics
Portugal vs. Bosnia-Herzegovina
Possession: 62% vs. 38%
Shots: 10 vs. 6
Shots on Target: 5 vs. 3
Corners: 5 vs. 1
Fouls: 5 vs. 10
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Cristiano Ronaldo’s 199th cap
What was the result of the match between Portugal and Bosnia-Herzegovina?
Portugal defeated Bosnia-Herzegovina with a scoreline of 3-0 in the Euro 2024 qualifiers.
How many international caps has Cristiano Ronaldo achieved after this game?
Cristiano Ronaldo achieved his 199th cap for Portugal after this game.
Who scored the goals for Portugal in this match?
Bernardo Silva opened the scoring for Portugal, and Bruno Fernandes added the other two goals.
Why was Cristiano Ronaldo’s goal not counted?
Cristiano Ronaldo’s goal in the first half was disallowed due to an offside ruling.
Where does Portugal stand in their group after this victory?
Following this victory, Portugal maintains their position at the top of Group J.
What was the missed opportunity for Bosnia-Herzegovina?
Edin Dzeko from Bosnia-Herzegovina had an opportunity to score midway through the first half, but his volley went over the bar when he was unmarked in the box.
More about Cristiano Ronaldo’s 199th cap
- Cristiano Ronaldo’s career statistics
- Euro 2024 Qualifiers Standings
- Portugal National Football Team’s recent matches
- Game summary: Portugal vs Bosnia-Herzegovina
5 comments
top of Group J, Portugal is just amazing. lookin’ forward to more great matches.
we’re leading the group! proud of the team, Euro 2024, here we come!
Wow 199 caps, Ronaldo really is a legend! Waiting for his 200th, gonna be epic!
Gutted for ronaldo. that offside was too close, ref shud have allowed it 🙁
man dzeko missed that volley 🙁 could have changed the game, tough luck Bosnia.