Cristiano Ronaldo scores a brace as Portugal humbles Bosnia and Herzegovina by 5-0 - WATCH

The Portugal football team faced Bosnia & Herzegovina in the UEFA Euro Qualifiers to conclude the football international break of the year. Cristiano Ronaldo led his team to another victory as the Portuguese beat Bosnia & Herzegovina by 5 goals to nil. The 5 time Ballon d’Or recorded a beautiful brace, while other goals came from Bruno Fernandes, Joao Cancelo, and Joao Felix. 

3 things you need to know 

• Ronaldo scored at the 5th and 20th minute of the match 
• Ronaldo has 9 goals in the UEFA Euro Qualifiers 
• Portugal has qualified for the UEFA Euros 2024 in Germany 

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Cristiano Ronaldo scored a historic brace against  Bosnia & Herzegovina

Portugal took the lead in the first 22 minutes of the Euro 2024 qualifying encounter thanks to two goals from Cristiano Ronaldo, who demonstrated his skill on the pitch. Just five minutes into the game, he easily scored his first goal of the time, the 160th career penalty kick goal. The skipper quickly added another goal to his tally, demonstrating his continued skill. This time, he took advantage of a through ball that Joao Felix put just so, chipping it skillfully over the custodian and into an open net in the 20th minute of the game.

It's important to remember that Portugal has already guaranteed its spot in Euro 2024. For the Selecao's last match before the international break, manager Roberto Martinez started a full-strength squad despite their qualifying. Ronaldo has an amazing 127 goals for the national team after his two goals in this match.

Portugal was well ahead of their opponents when the first half ended, leading 5-0. With everything going for them in the qualifying round, Portugal looked certain to finish the international break unbeaten as the second half was goalless from both sides.

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Cristiano Ronaldo scored 4 goals in his last 2 matches for Portugal

Cristiano Ronaldo's early heroics in this Euro 2024 qualifying match helped Portugal earn an early qualification for the major tournament in Germany next year. He recorded a brace in Portugal’s match last week, where he scored the winner against Slovakia. Ronaldo is currently the top goalscorer of 2023, with 40 goals, beating Erling Haaland, Kylian Mbappe, and Harry Kane so far. Ronaldo’s hard work and dedication at the age of 38 cement his name as one of the greatest in the history of the sport.