FANS have been left confused over who scored Portugal’s opening goal in their 2-0 win over Uruguay.
Bruno Fernandes whipped in a cross towards the head of Cristiano Ronaldo and it found it’s way into the back of the net.
The 37-year-old climbed highest and threw his head at the ball before it bounced in.
Ronaldo ran away celebrating claiming he got a touch on his former Manchester United teammates’ cross but replays were not conclusive.
But the authorities disagreed with Ronaldo and gave the goal to Fernandes in controversial circumstances.
Firstly, Fifa gave it to Ronaldo before changing their minds. They tweeted: “The goal has officially been ruled as scored by Bruno Fernandes.”
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It would have been the striker’s 100th competitive goal for Portugal.
Commentator Ally McCoist joked: “I guarantee after the game he [Ronaldo] says he touches it.”
Fans were left debating over who the goal should be awarded to.
A Ronaldo fan claimed: “Cristiano robbed of his ninth World Cup goal as two of his hair follicles touched the ball.”
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But another did not think he touched it slamming the ex-Real Madrid man saying: “The fact that he actually tried that tells so much about him as a person. Only thinks about himself.”
More commented: “No he clearly didn’t [touch it] yet he shamelessly celebrated as it was his goal, most shameless player ever.
Another joked “he’s going to tell Piers Morgan” in reference to his explosive interview where he slammed Man Utd and a number of former teammates like Gary Neville.
Pundits were left equally perplexed.
Joe Cole wasn’t sure, telling ITV: “I can’t see where he touches it”.
Graeme Souness urged Ronaldo to fess up, saying: “Only one person knows”.
Whether Fernandes scored the first one or not, he definitely got the second as he netted from the spot in injury time.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
