SOCHI, Russia (AP) — Naugusan ni Edinson Cavani si Cristiano Ronaldo sa dalawang pagkakataon para sandigan ang Uruguay sa 2-1 panalo kontra Portugal nitong Sabado (Linggo sa Manila) sa World Cup quarterfinals.
Tulad ni Ronaldo, maga ring umuwi ang isa pang ‘GOAT” sa mundo ng football matrapos matalo ang Argentina, na pinamumunuan ni Lionel Messi ng France.
“We had our chances, but this is football,” pahayag ni Ronaldo, pinakamayamang player sa mundo ng football.
“We have to keep our heads high. We gave our best. The team played well. As the team captain I am proud of this group. Everyone worked hard to make sure things went well,” aniya.
Naagw ni Cavani ang atensyon ng mundo matapos ang goal sa ika-55 atr ika-62 minuto ng laro. Nabigo si Ronaldo na makaiskor sa krusyal na sandal ng torneo.
“The truth is, it was really exciting,” sambit ni Cavani. “There aren’t words to describe this.”