Cristiano Ronaldo was lifted up into the air by a pitch invader in a wierd interplay throughout Portugal's victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina on Saturday evening. The one-time European champions managed to walk to a routine win in Lisbon, with Bernardo Silva opening the scoring within the first half earlier than a Bruno Fernandes brace wrapped up all three factors for the hosts.

The match was briefly interrupted when a fan made his method onto the pitch whereas carrying a Portugal flag in a bid to fulfill Ronaldo, which has turn into a semi-regular occurence when the 38-year-old has performed for his nation over the previous couple of years. The supporter managed to rise up shut together with his hero earlier than lifting him up into the air as they shared a hug whereas a variety of stewards approached the scene to pull him away.

The fan managed to evade safety workers by sprinting away to a special aspect of the pitch, though he discovered the time to carry out Ronaldo's trademark purpose celebration along with the five-time Ballon d'Or winner earlier than racing off with a beaming smile on his face. Ronaldo handled the state of affairs effectively as he smiled and laughed alongside earlier than the invader was finally caught by the stewards working after him and escorted off the sphere.

It got here simply weeks after Ronaldo was practically taken out by an overzealous pitch invader whereas warming up earlier than enjoying for Al-Nassr towards Al-Tawoun throughout the latter levels of the Saudi Pro League season. The former Manchester United ace was going by way of the motions alongside his team-mates when he was approached by the fan, who took a tumble as he tried to get near his idol close to the touchline and narrowly prevented swiping Ronaldo's legs from beneath hiim.

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Ronaldo picked up his 199th worldwide cap for Portugal towards Bosnia on Saturday however didn't get himself on the scoresheet regardless of his greatest efforts over the course of the 90 minutes. He did handle to seek out the again of the web with a looping header earlier than the half-time whistle however noticed his celebrations minimize brief when his pinpoint end was dominated out for offside.

Portugal managed to cruise to victory even with out Ronaldo among the many objectives, although, to increase their lead on the high of Group J in qualifying for Euro 2024. They have received all three of their matches and at present sit two factors forward of second-placed Slovakia, whereas Bosnia discover themselves in fourth after dropping beneath Luxembourg because of their newest defeat.

The guests got here near snatching the lead halfway by way of the primary half however Edin Dzeko was unable to maintain his volleyed effort on track after being discovered unmarked within the field. Bosnia had been made to pay simply moments earlier than the break when Silva chipped dwelling after being performed by way of on purpose by Fernandes, who went on to attain twice because the clock ticked all the way down to rubber-stamp the win for Portugal.

A advantageous header on 77 minutes from the United midfielder gave Roberto Martinez's aspect a two-goal cushion earlier than he added a 3rd within the closing levels with a clear strike into the highest nook on the half-volley. The end result noticed Portugal consolidate their hopes of qualifying for Euro 2024 in Germany forward of their subsequent match towards Iceland, which is able to happen in Reykjavik on Tuesday to spherical off their newest batch of worldwide fixtures.

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