This archive report was first published on 15 October 2019.
Cristiano Ronaldo Nets 700th Career Goal as 10-Man Ukraine Stun Portugal ¶
Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 700th career goal as his team lost 2-1 to 10-man Ukraine in a Euro 2020 Group B match on Monday, October 14, at NSK Olimpiyskiy in Kiev.
Ukraine's Roman Yaremchuk opened the scoring in the sixth minute, and Andriy Yarmolenko doubled the lead for Ukraine in the 26th minute.
Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 700th career goal in the 49th minute, but Ukraine held on for the win.
Ukraine's victory marked their first win over Portugal since 2006, and it also marked a significant milestone for Ronaldo, who became the first player to score 700 goals in his career.
Ukraine's victory also marked a significant upset in the Euro 2020 tournament, as they were considered underdogs against Portugal.
Portugal's loss marked their first defeat in a Euro 2020 match, and it also marked a significant setback for the team's chances of advancing to the knockout stage.
