Portugal beat Ghana 3-2 in World Cup Group H as Ronaldo scores in 5th World Cup (updated-2)


DOHA, Nov. 24 (Xinhua) -- A controversial 63rd minute penalty by Cristiano Ronaldo put Portugal on the way to a 3-2 win over Ghana, with all the goals coming in the last half hour.

There seemed to be minimal contact between the striker and Ghana defender Mohammed Salisu in the box in the 62nd minute. The striker went straight to ground and the referee pointed to the penalty spot, to the fury of the Ghana team.

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