#Match Report: Portugal End Winless Run With a 3-0 win over Algeria

Summary

Cristiano Ronaldo made his return to the national team as Portugal overcame Algeria in a routine 3-o friendly win in Lisbon on Thursday.

Valencia winger Gonçalo Guedes scored a brace as the European Champions returned to winning ways after failing to test victory in the past three matches.

Midfielder Bruno Fernandes scored his first goal after being set up by Ronaldo who had a goal ruled out for offside.

Coach Fernando Santos’ men now shift focus to the first match of the world cup where they will face 2010 champions Spain on June 15 in Sacho.

Match Highlights

Moments

1′ Ronaldo fails to find the target with one of his trademark Free kicks. Bernado Silva was fouled in a very dangerous area8′ Ronaldo thought he had put Portugal ahead but his goal is ruled out for offside. The captain feels it was a wrong call.16′ Goal. Guedes gives Portugal the lead with a fantastic first touch. Credit to Bernado Silva who did all the donkey work when he knocked down the cross.17′ Ronaldo fails to find the target from a very tight angle. He would have doubled the scores.37′ Goal. Portugal find the second one to make it 2-0. Bruno Fernandes headed home Ronaldo’s cross to double the lead.51′ Ronaldo’s latest free kick is punched out for a corner by the goalkeeper.
54′ Goal. Guedes gets his brace. He powers in a header to make it 3-0 and put the game beyond reach for Algeria.