Andre Silva converted from close range from a Cristiano Ronaldo cross as Portugal secured a clutch 1-0 win over Hungary in Group B.
Portugal kept pace with Swtizerland with a narrow 1-0 win over Hungary, who were down to 10 men after Tamas Priskin was sent off for an elbow on Pepe. The game was a silent affair, with the only goal of the game coming in the second half as Andre Silva converted from close range.
Cristiano Ronaldo had surpassed Pele for number of international goals. But, Sunday was a relatively off day for the Real Madrid superstar, who still managed to be the main man – creating the goal for Andre Silva.
And as usual, the Portuguese icon was the talk of the town on social media.
Cristiano Ronaldo has now been directly involved in 18 goals in his last 12 games for Portugal.
15 goals ⚽️
3 assists ?️Does it all. ? pic.twitter.com/Ao5SBD1iri
— Squawka Football (@Squawka) September 3, 2017
It’s actually mad that people think Ronaldo isn’t one of the most technically gifted players on the planet loooooooooool https://t.co/hJqDbpeig1
— Henri Jekill (@MrScripto) September 3, 2017
Ronaldo participated in every dangerous play from Portugal. He did a great job as a playmaker with a brilliant assist.
— JP (@Emperor_RM) September 3, 2017
That’s the result that Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal were looking for! ?? pic.twitter.com/rJUkFGchcI
— B/R Football (@brfootball) September 3, 2017
Ronaldo´s 3 goals and 2 assists in these last two matches (Faroe Islands and Hungary) won 6 points for Portugal.
— JP (@Emperor_RM) September 3, 2017
But, the talking point was the encounter, which was highly physical and saw Pepe being elbowed by Priskin.
#Hungary ?? are down to 10 men vs #Portugal ??! Striker Tamás Priskin sent off for an elbow/arm into Pepe’s face! #HUNPOR #WCQ #TeamPortugal pic.twitter.com/Nuz2i6ab5F
— Jason Foster (@JogaBonitoUSA) September 3, 2017
Hungary are intentionally trying to harm Portugal’s players. Pepe & Cedric both had cuts on their faces because of elbows.
— TheCRonaldoFan (@TheCRonaldoFan) September 3, 2017
30′ A clear Red card for Tamás Priskin as he albows PEPE
it’s 0-0 and Portugal have great chance to win the game
— Abdullah Sabir (@iamAbdullah342) September 3, 2017
To be fair to Tamas Priskin, elbowing Pepe in the face is well worth the red card! ?#Hungary #Portugal #HUNPOR #WCQ2018
— Dan Stewart (@dstewart1810) September 3, 2017
Shocking elbow against Pepé then ? #Portugal
— Darren Taylor (@DarrenT_dj1) September 3, 2017
#HUNPOR #Hungary That’s not football ⚽. That’s savagery & the inability to play the game. ? ? ? ? ? ?#Portugal is superior. pic.twitter.com/n74Uwa4fdk
— Ana P. ? (@anaprose) September 3, 2017
Priskin did not escape the wrath of Twitterati.
After just 30 mins of play, Tamas Priskin was so Hungary he got himself sent off so he could be 1st in the dinner queue. #HUNPOR
— Chris Hall (@ChrisHall_79) September 3, 2017
Tamas Priskin sent off for Hungary after elbowing Pepe.
Finally, someone put one on him! pic.twitter.com/OGa0EIcJrB
— Coral (@Coral) September 3, 2017
@TamasPriskin if you hit pepe again, make sure I will come and beat you :))
— Arzu hoca (@bjk_ogretmen) September 3, 2017
Straight red for the legendary Tamas Priskin tonight. #watfordfc
— RM (@rich_mortimer) September 3, 2017
