Captain Cristiano Ronaldo could not have been any more brilliant in a 6-2 win over Bosnia, Tuesday night in Lisbon, Portugal. After leaving Bosnia last week with a draw, Portuguese fans were eager for their national team to start performing like the world-class team that they are, and they did not have to wait long. With only 8 minutes off the clock in the first half, Ronaldo won a free-kick 35 yards from goal. Ronaldo struck his trademark free-kick past Bosnia Goalkeeper, Asmir Begovic, and put Portugal ahead 1-0. Ronaldo then scored again in the 53 minute, after beating Begovic just over a few yards from goal.
The win over Bosnia qualifies Portugal for the Euro 2012 finals, in which Ronaldo will be looking to come through for his team once again. There undeniably are times when Ronaldo goes on "cruise control" during some games. However, when he is as focused and inspired as he is right now, he is undoubtably the most feared and most lethal player on earth.
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Ronaldo strikes a free kick from 35-yards-out to put Portugal ahead 1-0. |