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In our group, Portugal defeated Uruguay and secured their place in the round of 16 with two victories in a row.

The results of the last match will determine the other team that will advance to the Round of 16.



First, look at Reporter Bae Jeong-hoon's report, which summarizes the Portuguese game, and consider the number of cases in which Korea can rise.



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goal was not easily scored in the fierce battle.



Following Ronaldo's so-called 'clavicle pass', Carvalho's shot went off the target, and Uruguay's Bentancourt's shot broke through three defenders and was blocked by the goalkeeper.



In the 9th minute of the second half, Portugal's Bruno Fernandez broke the balance.



Fernandez, who was surrounded by defenders, quickly raised a cross towards the goal, which passed over Ronaldo's head and shook the net.



Ronaldo held the goal ceremony with his fists clenched as if it was his own goal, but it was confirmed that he did not touch his head.



Afterwards, Uruguay launched an all-out offensive, but in the 30th minute of the second half, Maxi Gomes' right-footed shot was blocked by the post, and 3 minutes later, Suarez's sensuous left-footed shot from a free kick grazed the side net.



Rather, Portugal scored a penalty kick in extra time in the second half, and Fernandez shook the net again to seal the game and win 2-0.



Portugal, on a two-game winning streak, has secured their place in the round of 16.



[Fernandez/Portugal national football team midfielder: The most important thing is that we defeated Uruguay, a difficult opponent, and succeeded in advancing to the round of 16.

As it is important for our team to advance to the round of 16 with first place in the group, we will win the next match against Korea.]



Now, the number of cases for advancing to the round of 16 has been decided.



If they catch Portugal, the last opponent, it is expected that the results of the match against Uruguay and Ghana, which will be held at the same time, will decide whether or not to advance to the round of 16 for the first time in 12 years.



(Video coverage: Yoo Dong-hyeok, Video editing: Woo Ki-jeong)