Cristiano Ronaldo added yet another feather to his cap when he headed home the fourth-minute opener. The Portuguese surpassed Hungarian legend Ferenc Puskas in the all-time lists of international goalscorers with what was his 85th strike, now trailing only Iran’s Ali Dei.
It’s a huge achievement and one that’s difficult to emulate, but Ronaldo disappeared into obscurity after that. With Morocco keeping Portugal on the edge with high pressing, the Real Madrid ace cut a secluded figure upfront.
He didn’t track back to help out in the defense, but when he was on the ball, he was roughed up by the Moroccan defense, who didn’t afford him any space to exercise his usual attacking flair.
Like against Spain, Ronaldo was a beneficiary two more free-kick in dangerous areas, but like his record in the past, could only ram it into the wall.
His goal although proved to be enough today, but against bigger sides later in the tournament, needs to get more involved than just waiting for the service.