Ghana star Inaki Williams almost shocked Portugal with a dramatic late equaliser in a heart-stopping moment which left Cristiano Ronaldo stunned.
Deep into stoppage time, with the African side trailing Ronaldo's Portugal 3-2, the Athletic Bilbao forward hid behind goalkeeper Diogo Costa, who had the ball in his hands.
Costa did not check behind him and Williams sneaked up to win the ball when he had rolled it out.
But the 28-year-old slipped at the vital moment and Danilo Pereira cleared off the line as captain Ronaldo put his hand to his head in shock after the lucky escape.
And ITV pundit Joe Cole claimed he could have 'written himself into World Cup folklore' had he managed to keep his footing and score a sensational last-gasp leveller.
He said: 'Extraordinary. He would have written himself into World Cup folklore. That's the cheekiest of things to do. The goalkeeper Diogo Costa just doesn't see him. To slip at the final moment...
'I would just be interested in what his team-mates are going to be saying to him in the dressing room, Diogo Costa. He'll never make that mistake again - he's got away with one tonight.'
Fellow pundit Graeme Souness added: 'I thought goalkeepers always looked over their shoulder. He's 23, he'll never do that again! He'll be looking over both shoulders from now on.
'They weren't very professional, Portugal, tonight. I expected a lot more from them. I expected a lot more going forward and I expected them to be a lot more solid in defence. I thought they were ordinary tonight.'
Manchester United icon Roy Keane continued: 'Very (lucky boy). The striker has been very, very clever. The goalkeeper, you have to be aware - have a look over your shoulder.
'We've seen the best and worst of Portugal tonight. Look at Ronaldo's face. My goodness. He's obviously just had a call that Newcastle are in for him! Unbelievable, for such experienced players to be holding on at the end. The good and the bad.'
Yeoailors
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if Argentina them win the world cup. i will give any read this post 1m
Where’s it
Yupadelnr
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winning
Zadanprsuy
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if Argentina them win the world cup. i will give any read this post 1m
ok waiting for time
lekbcdilmu
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Were was the greatest Rabbit of all time. That guy should accept he is done and let the new kids on the block run the show
keep crying
Henaentu
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if Argentina them win the world cup. i will give any read this post 1m
Ok we see it.
Zuzcelopuy
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Were was the greatest Rabbit of all time. That guy should accept he is done and let the new kids on the block run the show
Zadanprsuy
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if Argentina them win the world cup. i will give any read this post 1m
Joecdekluy
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you must check this well b4 you comments
Zubabcdpr
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I hate FIFA and their referees coz they always want so call white people to win world cup, stupid people ruling soccer, why don't you allow African referees to referee a match between Africa and Europe? Fools
wazabelnrt
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Video of Williams vs Portugal
walinton
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Tomorrow is another day be calm
we are all calm..... enjoying the world cup...
zeuabdeklr
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@autty and how did Messi react after the final whistle? 🤣🤣🤣🤣
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Tomorrow is another day be calm
Dewcikmsu
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it seems like autty is an ATM fan and hence he leaves no stones unturned to write negative things about Ronaldo
FootballAddict
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We dont see any stories about how messi was stunned after being humbled by saudi arabia. @autty can we have that story as well autty?🥺🥺🥺 and yes please put messi’s name too in the headlines whenever argentina lost.
walinton
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can't you just write “ how Ghana star inaki Williams nearly scored vs Portugal" without including Ronaldo ,,what's wrong with you for real
he cant.... 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Ronaldo's name means life to Autty
walinton
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@autty and how did Messi react after the final whistle? 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Val_De_Gr8
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can't you just write “ how Ghana star inaki Williams nearly scored vs Portugal" without including Ronaldo ,,what's wrong with you for real
hinceimouz
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Expected a aggressive Portugal Play as they are having good strikers ,mid fielders and not so bad defenders They were not showing the same enthusiasm and spirit while plying for the Club
hilton1985
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Cheating Ghana Player @Inaki williams and the rest of the Ghana players always tried to injure the opponents. That's not ethical/professional at all. God stayed with Portugal
perhaps you watch the match on a 5D TV so I don't blame you for your statement.
nedikmpz
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Cheating Ghana Player @Inaki williams and the rest of the Ghana players always tried to injure the opponents. That's not ethical/professional at all. God stayed with Portugal