Cristiano Ronaldo ended his World Cup knockout scoring drought as Portugal edged Croatia 2-1 after extra-long stoppage time in a dramatic Round of 32 clash in Toronto, booking a last-16 meeting with Spain.
Croatia looked set to force extra time after Josko Gvardiol found the net in the 13th minute of stoppage time, but a lengthy VAR review ruled out the goal, moments after substitute Goncalo Ramos had headed home a 94th-minute winner.
Earlier, Ronaldo had equalised from the penalty spot after Ivan Perisic gave Croatia the lead.
The night also saw Ronaldo, at 41 years and 147 days, become the oldest outfield player to start a World Cup knockout match, with Croatia captain Luka Modric (40 years and 296 days) moving into second.
It was an emotional occasion as Portugal honoured Diogo Jota on the first anniversary of his death, with Ronaldo wearing Jota's jersey after the match and the entire squad holding up his No. 21 shirt.
Ronaldo also embraced and consoled his longtime Real Madrid teammate Modric, who may have played his final World Cup match.
Here's a snapshot of the game's defining moments. All photos are by Reuters:
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Croatia's Josko Gvardiol celebrates scoring a goal before it was disallowed following a VAR review.Image
Croatia's Petar Sucic and Ivan Perisic look dejected after their second goal is disallowed by VAR.Image
Portugal's Goncalo Ramos celebrates scoring their second goal.Image
Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring their first goal.Image
Portugal's Ruben Neves comes on as a substitute to replace Cristiano Ronaldo.Image
Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo and teammates pose with a shirt in memory of former player Diogo Jota ahead of the one year anniversary of his death, as Portugal qualify for the Round of 16 stage of the World Cup.Image
Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo scores their first goal from the penalty spot.Image
Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo and Croatia's Luka Modric embrace after the match.Image
Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after the match as he wears the shirt of Diogo Jota at the one-year anniversary of his death.Image
Croatia's Luka Modric acknowledges fans after the match as Croatia are eliminated from the World Cup.
