Today a total of 3 matches were held of the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2018.The match wise highlights are appended below.

World Cup 2018: Day 6 – Matches – Summary & Highlights

FIFA World Cup 2018 – M18: Portugal Vs Morocco (1-0)

Highlights:

WC ’18 – Match 18: Portugal Vs Morocco

Result: 1 – 0

Goal Scorers:

  • Portugal: Cristiano Ronaldo 4′

Highlights:

  • Portugal claimed their 1st win of the tournament, courtesy of Cristiano Ronaldo who struck at the 4th minute to provide his team with an early lead.

  • On the other hand, Morocco kept possession for the most part in the 1st half but could not convert a single chance as the 1st half ended.

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  • In the 2nd half, Morocco’s shots on target began to increase as their attackers showed intent of equalizing the scoreboard.
  • But, despite reaching Portugal’s half many a times, Morocco was not being allowed to pass through by Portugal’s heavy line of defense.
  • The last minutes of the match were now underway but even in the dying time of the match, Morocco didn’t score and the Portuguese scored their 1st win of this World Cup 2018.
  • And, with this defeat Morocco became the 1st team of this World Cup 2018 to get eliminated.

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FIFA World Cup 2018 – M19: Uruguay Vs Saudi Arabia (1-0)

Highlights:

WC ’18 – Match 20: Uruguay Vs Saudi Arabia

Result: 1 – 0

Goal Scorers:

  • Uruguay: Luis Suarez 23′

Highlights:

  • Having not won none of their last 11 games and the fear of elimination hanging on their heads, Saudi Arabia were desperate in their search for a win against Uruguay.
  • On the other hand, Uruguay had a chance to qualify for the next round if they win this match.
  • The match started and in the 1st half, Luis Suarez scored the opening goal in his 100th match to put Uruguay in the lead.

  • And, Saudi Arabia despite having seven touches in the opposition’s box failed to score as the 1st half ended with Uruguay in the lead.
  • In the 2nd half, Uruguay increased their dominance on the ball as Saudi Arabia were not being given enough chances to score.

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  • The game went into the final ten minutes and Saudi Arabia gave it a last go. But, Uruguay proved too strong for them as Suarez goal qualified Uruguay into the next round.

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FIFA World Cup 2018 – M20: Spain Vs Iran (1-0)

Highlights:

WC ’18 – Match 21: Spain Vs Iran

Result: 1 – 0

Goal Scorers:

  • Spain: Diego Costa 54′

Highlights:

  • Iran deemed to break their record of not winning against any European side in the World Cup 2018.
  • Meanwhile, Spain looked to dominate the Iranians after an unfortunate draw against Portugal.
  • Spain started straightaway as they began dominating Iran from the very start. But despite having a staggering 80% possession in the 1st half, Spain couldn’t score a single goal.

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  • The 2nd half started and in a matter of a few minutes the opening goal of the match was scored by Diego Costa as he put Spain in the lead.

  • After this goal, Iran’s attacks at Spain’s goal post and their defense was equally commendable as they searched for an equalizer.
  • But, the Spanish defenders lead by Ramos didn’t allow Iran to pass through. And, the Iranians lost this match.

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