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For much of the match, it appeared neither Cristiano Ronaldo nor Portugal would achieve their desired outcome. The Selecao captain missed two clear chances in the first half before Lukas Provod’s stunning long-range goal gave Czech Republic an unеxpеcted lead against the run of play.

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Ronaldo was then denied by an offside call and Һit the post with a header that Diogo Jota eventually nodded home after Robin Hrnac’s bizarre own goal gifted Portugal an equalizer.

However, it was two substitutes who combined for the decisive goal deep into injᴜry time, as Francisco Conceicao headed in Pedro Neto’s deflected cross to secure an undeserved 2-1 victory for a struggling Portugal and a misfiring Ronaldo.

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Diego Costa, Goalkeeper & Defence (6/10):

They had little to do except retrieve the ball from the net after Provod’s brilliant strike.

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Ruben Dias (6/10):

He remained calm despite the Czech onslaught, focusing primarily on аttаck and even delivering a powerful cross at one point.

Pepe (6/10):

The 41-year-old had a comfortable game due to Dias and Mendes’s support, although he recovered possession frequently for Portugal.

Nuno Mendes (7/10):

One of Portugal’s standout performers, the versatile Paris Saint-Germain defender was influential throughout, including scoring the equalizing header.

Diogo Dalot, Midfield (4/10):

Despite a strong end to his season at Manchester United, he failed to provide effective width on the right and was substituted just after the hour mark.

Bruno Fernandes (7/10):

The midfield maestro orchestrated play for Portugal, displaying more creativity than most of his teammates despite not being at his peak.

Vitinha (7/10):

Provided Portugal with the stability they needed in midfield, creating several scoring opportunities and testing Stanek with a fine long-range shot.

Joscelo (5/10):

Despite seeing plenty of the ball as an attacking wing-back, he failed to make significant contributions from the left flank.

Bernardo Silva (5/10):

Buzzed around the box as usual but lacked the final ball needed. Portugal expected more from a player of his caliber.

Cristiano Ronaldo (5/10):

Although he posed the biggest threаt, the 39-year-old’s night was frustrating, missing crucial chances, including a header early on.

Rafael Leao (4/10):

A lively presence early on, causing trouble with his pace and dribbling, but faded as the match progressed and was substituted in the 63rd minute.

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Diogo Jota and substitutes (5/10):

Replaced Leao after Czech Republic’s goal, with Jota’s header disallowed due to Ronaldo’s offside position.

Inacio Goncalo (5/10):

Took over for Dalot in the 63rd minute but had minimal impact.

Semedo Nelson (N/A):

Introduced late in the game.

Pedro Neto (7/10):

Entered in the final minutes and immediately set up the winning goal with a run down the left wing.

Francisco Conceicao (6/10):

Secured Portugal’s victory with a crucial late goal.

Roberto Martinez (6/10):

The Spanish coach deserves credit for making key substitutions that turned the tide. However, Portugal’s lackluster performance for most of the game raises questions about Martinez’s ability to maximize the team’s potential.