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Watch: Cristiano Ronaldo's stunning Bicycle kick goal against Poland in UEFA Nations League

Five-time Ballon d'Or winner footballing icon Cristiano Ronaldo scored a phenomenal bicycle kick against Poland to reach his 910th career goal

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The UEFA Nations League made an exciting comeback this week, featuring an important match between Poland and a strong Portugal team at the Estadio do Dragao in Porto on Friday. Both squads showcased talented players and were eager to secure a win.

Moving into the fixture, Poland found themselves in third place in Group 1 of the UEFA Nations League and had room for improvement based on their recent performances. On the other hand, Portugal arrived at the venue, high in confidence, sitting at the pinnacle of the group.

The Tale of the First Half 

In the first half, Portugal displayed greater control having enjoyed greater possession of the ball than Poland. However, the team's failure to link up in the opposition's final third and poor finishing ensured that they finished the first half with no shots on target compared to Poland's three. As the first half neared its conclusion, both the teams missed goal-scoring opportunities back and forth. 

In the 42nd minute, Portugal had their first chance of the match when Rafael Leao's header went over the goal. Three minutes later Ronaldo missed a seater from the 6-yard box. Cristiano Ronaldo, in frustration, had an altercation with the Referee, which landed him a yellow card.

Ronaldo's Panenka Penalty and Bicycle Kick delighted fans 

In the 58th minute, Rafael Leao and Nuno Mendis's quick counter-attack proved to be too much for the Polish defence, and Leao scored with a wonderful header off the cross from Nuno Medis. Notably, in the 71st minute, Cristiano Ronaldo scored Portugal's second goal from the penalty spot in the Panenka fashion.

Eight minutes later, Manchester United's captain, Bruno Fernandes, extended Portugal's lead with an impressive goal. He unleashed a stunning shot that found the back of the net. Pedro Neto joined the party with his goal in the 83rd minute. 

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However, it was Ronaldo's beautiful overhead Bicycle Kick in the 86th minute that sealed the deal for Portugal. The 40-year-old soared high in the air and connected the ball, which thundered past the Polish goalkeeper into the net. Portugal sealed their top position in Group One of the UEFA Nations League with a thumping 5-1 victory over Poland with four Portuguese players boasting their names on the scoresheet.

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