Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes provided a ‘gift for everyone’ with his winning goal for Portugal in the clash against Slovakia.
O Jogo cover the Manchester United captain today and provide him with a glowing review after his winning goal in the 1-0 win in European qualifying.
They explain that, on his birthday, Fernandes ‘pulled out a great goal’ from his back pocket and ‘unlocked a game’ that was complicated for his country.
They explain that while a new 4-3-3 formation wasn’t working and the system was not convincing, it looked like being a frustrating evening for Portugal against Slovakia.
However, Fernandes then stepped up and produced a moment of magic to ensure their qualifying campaign remains perfect with five victories in five games and a place at the top of the table.
The Manchester United man was very much the difference maker on this occasion, with a piece of individual brilliance from him helping to break down an otherwise unbreakable Slovakia defence.
That goal was ‘a gift for everyone’ involved, easing tensions and frustration from a game that had been sorely lacking in discernible quality.
He ‘made the difference’ and fully lived up to the “Magnifico” title that has been afforded to him by Manchester United fans over the years.
It was another impressive display from the midfielder, who now has three goals and two assists in five games in qualification and is very much the leading man for his country.
