In an astonishing game at Fisht Stadium in Sochi, Spain and Portugal split the prey in a 3-3 stalemate, despite Portugal having a 2-1 lead after the first 45 minutes. The match was ended way in the over of the total of 2.5 goals, while Spain couldn’t meet the expectations, as the Red Fury was a -105 favorite to win this game.
Game Recap
It was a spectacular game at Fisht Stadium in Sochi, as we saw Cristiano Ronaldo’s hat-trick on one side, and Diego Costa’s brace on the other, while the match was ended in a 3-3 draw after Portugal had a 2-1 lead at the halftime. Spain controlled the tempo of the game, having the ball on their feet for 62% of the time, and taking 12 shots, five of them on target. The Red Fury created plenty of scoring chances, but in the end, some unusual mistakes cost them two points.
The game started with a penalty-kick for Portugal, after Nacho brought down Cristiano Ronaldo inside the box, and Portugal’s captain easily made it 1-0. Twenty minutes later, Diego Costa bagged the first of his two goals today with a stunning individual move. However, Spain’s goalkeeper David De Gea made a huge mistake in the 44th minute when trying to stop Cristiano Ronaldo’s shot, as the ball slipped between his leg and hand.
In the second half, Spain dominated straight from the kick-off, and in just 13 minutes the Red Fury upheaved the result. First, Diego Costa made it 2-2 in the 55th minute, while three minutes later, Nacho scored a real beauty from about 30 yards. Portugal mostly struggled to create some decent chance in the final third, but in the 88th minute of the match, Cristiano Ronaldo proved he’s one of the best soccer players of all time. He completed the hat-trick with a sensational free-kick just outside of the box, as David De Gea could only watch the ball going into his net.
The third match of the day, and another thrilling finish, as the bettors who wagered on Spain were so close to double their money, while those who bet on the over earned some nice wages as the price on the over 2.5 goals was set at +130, provided by BetDSI Sportsbook. Likewise, the bettors who opted Cristiano Ronaldo as the top goalscorer of the tournament at +1400 are certainly excited after his hat-trick, while Diego Costa also started his campaign on fire with a brace, while the odds on Costa were at +2500. Both
Both Portugal and Spain now have to look for some wins in the further matches. Spaniards proved they are a serious contender to beat the 2018 World Cup at +650, while Portugal at +2200 seems like a long-distance shot, but with Cristiano Ronaldo in the team everything is possible, even the World Cup title.
