Sometimes it is really hard to understand human behaviour. Why some people like someone and why doesn’t, each group would have their billion reasons. Such a case in point is Christiano Ronaldo one of the two superstars of world soccer; the other being Lionel Messi. CR7 has got his own share of fans but along with that he has got his share of ‘Hate Fans’. These are the people who hate him but don’t ignore him. They make sure that they troll each and every negative move by CR7 and that is why I consider them fans too. Whether it’s a comment, a public reaction, a bad performance on the pitch or a damn missed penalty; they celebrate and publicise everything and hence I consider them fans too.
Portugal and it’s captain CR7 was having an utterly forgettable Euro 2016. They drew the first match against Iceland 1-1. Iceland is the surprise package of this Euro. With the support of more than 8% of their population rooting for them in every match, they are just rocking this Euro.
The next match against Austria was even worse. CR7 missed a number of chances during the entire and even missed a penalty. It was a complete disaster and the match ended 0-0. CR7 was blasted all across social media for his lacklustre performance. Some people went to the extent of predicting the fall from grace of CR7; his imminent end was near.
Coming into the Hungary match there was tremendous on Portugal and specially CR7 to perform. They had to win and expect Iceland loses to qualify the normal way. To qualify as the third team they needed a draw but not a 0-0 one so that they can qualify with a better goal difference over Austria. Hungary was the top placed team of the group and in fine form. In the build up to the match the pressure was evident on CR7 from his impulsive act when he threw the microphone of a reporter into the lake.
As the match started in the opening moments Hungary got a lead. Gera took a shot at the goal from outside the box in the 19th minute. It was a ground shot which the goalkeeper should have stopped but he may have lost sight of the ball because of the multiple Portuguese defenders in front of him and the ball found back of the net.
COMETH THE HOUR, COMETH THE MAN.
After this what we saw was one of the best revivals in the recent past and so far the best match in the Euro so far.
In the 42’ CR7 put a ball through to Nani. The assist bifurcated the Hungarian defence and landed on Nani’s feet. Thankfully Nani made no mistake and equalised for Portugal. At half time the score line stood at 1-1.
The second half was display of riveting football. Hungary first took themselves 2-1 up by scoring from a free kick. The free kick was deflected from a defender’s should and the goalkeeper missed the change in the flight of the ball.
In the 50’ Ronaldo scored a clever back-hill to restore back 2-2 parity. Inside the box Ronaldo got the ball at his feet with a Hungarian defender shadowing him. If he had taken the normal route then surely the defender would have cleared the ball. Instead CR7 fooled the defender and goalkeeper by letting the ball pass then slightly diverting the direction of the ball with a back hill. It was display of superb timing and footballing sense.
But soon after Ronaldo equalised Hungary again found the back of the net and were up 3-2.
Then in the 62’ minute CR7 rose high and high above the defenders of Hungary to equalise with a brilliant header. A trademark CR7 header. And that helped Portugal qualify for the next round.
Ronaldo has again proved his critics wrong. Why he is hated is not clearly understood but why he is loved is quite know. May be he is hated because he is arrogant and does pretends quite a few times on the field; but all that is part and parcel of the modern game. Messi and Ronaldo are two of the undisputed greats of his generation. Messi is a naturally gifted talent. CR7 is a man-made talent. Whatever he is today is mostly because of years of hard work he has put behind those. And that demands respect.
Today Portugal would be facing Croatia. Croatia has had a fine run this Euro. They have beaten Turkey and the mighty Spain; and have drawn 2-2 with Czech. Let’s hope for a good match and a Portuguese win.
Portugal and it’s captain CR7 was having an utterly forgettable Euro 2016. They drew the first match against Iceland 1-1. Iceland is the surprise package of this Euro. With the support of more than 8% of their population rooting for them in every match, they are just rocking this Euro.
The next match against Austria was even worse. CR7 missed a number of chances during the entire and even missed a penalty. It was a complete disaster and the match ended 0-0. CR7 was blasted all across social media for his lacklustre performance. Some people went to the extent of predicting the fall from grace of CR7; his imminent end was near.
Coming into the Hungary match there was tremendous on Portugal and specially CR7 to perform. They had to win and expect Iceland loses to qualify the normal way. To qualify as the third team they needed a draw but not a 0-0 one so that they can qualify with a better goal difference over Austria. Hungary was the top placed team of the group and in fine form. In the build up to the match the pressure was evident on CR7 from his impulsive act when he threw the microphone of a reporter into the lake.
As the match started in the opening moments Hungary got a lead. Gera took a shot at the goal from outside the box in the 19th minute. It was a ground shot which the goalkeeper should have stopped but he may have lost sight of the ball because of the multiple Portuguese defenders in front of him and the ball found back of the net.
COMETH THE HOUR, COMETH THE MAN.
After this what we saw was one of the best revivals in the recent past and so far the best match in the Euro so far.
In the 42’ CR7 put a ball through to Nani. The assist bifurcated the Hungarian defence and landed on Nani’s feet. Thankfully Nani made no mistake and equalised for Portugal. At half time the score line stood at 1-1.
The second half was display of riveting football. Hungary first took themselves 2-1 up by scoring from a free kick. The free kick was deflected from a defender’s should and the goalkeeper missed the change in the flight of the ball.
In the 50’ Ronaldo scored a clever back-hill to restore back 2-2 parity. Inside the box Ronaldo got the ball at his feet with a Hungarian defender shadowing him. If he had taken the normal route then surely the defender would have cleared the ball. Instead CR7 fooled the defender and goalkeeper by letting the ball pass then slightly diverting the direction of the ball with a back hill. It was display of superb timing and footballing sense.
But soon after Ronaldo equalised Hungary again found the back of the net and were up 3-2.
Then in the 62’ minute CR7 rose high and high above the defenders of Hungary to equalise with a brilliant header. A trademark CR7 header. And that helped Portugal qualify for the next round.
Ronaldo has again proved his critics wrong. Why he is hated is not clearly understood but why he is loved is quite know. May be he is hated because he is arrogant and does pretends quite a few times on the field; but all that is part and parcel of the modern game. Messi and Ronaldo are two of the undisputed greats of his generation. Messi is a naturally gifted talent. CR7 is a man-made talent. Whatever he is today is mostly because of years of hard work he has put behind those. And that demands respect.
Today Portugal would be facing Croatia. Croatia has had a fine run this Euro. They have beaten Turkey and the mighty Spain; and have drawn 2-2 with Czech. Let’s hope for a good match and a Portuguese win.
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