World Cup: Cristiano Ronaldo Hits Hat-Trick As Portugal Deny Spain In Six-Goal Thriller

Sochi, Russia - June 15: Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal scores his team's third goal during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group B match between Portugal and Spain at Fisht Stadium on June 15, 2018 in Sochi, Russia. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Cristiano Ronaldo produced one of the great World Cup performances as his dramatic late free-kick earned Portugal a draw with Spain in a classic encounter yesterday in Sochi, Russia.

The Portugal captain put his side ahead with an early penalty and restored their lead just before half-time.

Diego Costa had twice equalised with well-taken goals, with Nacho’s majestic goal appearing to have won it for the former world champions.

But Ronaldo stepped up to fire into the top-right corner with two minutes remaining to secure the draw in Sochi.

Fernando Hierro, who took over from Julen Lopetegui, was seemingly heading for a winning start to his reign until Ronaldo once again grabbed all the headlines.





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