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Portugal downs Croatia to advance to World Cup Round of 16

Fans at BMO Field in Toronto witnessed history on Thursday night.

For the first time in his storied career, Cristiano Ronaldo scored a goal in the knockout stage of the World Cup in order to help Portugal down Croatia in their Round of 32 showdown.

The all-time top goalscorer in professional soccer history added another one to his tally, converting the spot-kick in the 68th minute to draw his side even after Ivan Perisic opened the scoring 15 minutes earlier.

Then, in the fourth minute of stoppage time, Gonçalo Ramos headed home the winner, sending Portugal through to the Round of 16, where a showdown against Iberian rival Spain awaits.

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