Portugal defeated Croatia 2-1 in a thrilling World Cup match, securing their place in the last 16. Croatia took the lead in the 53rd minute through Ivan Perisic, but Cristiano Ronaldo equalized with a penalty after being fouled by Nikola Vlasic. Ronaldo scored his first ever World Cup knockout stage goal, which proved crucial as Portugal went on to win. Substitute Goncalo Ramos sealed the victory with a headed goal in stoppage time, though Croatia's final attempt was disallowed by VAR due to an offside call. The match was marked by intense action, with both teams creating numerous scoring opportunities.
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