Cristiano Ronaldo achieved another big FIFA World Cup goal on Saturday, even as Portugal drew 0-0 with Colombia in their final Group K match. The result was enough to send both teams into the Round of 32, with Colombia finishing top of the group and Portugal advancing as runners-up.The match also marked a historic victory for the 41-year-old Portugal captain. Ronaldo made his 25th FIFA World Cup appearance, equaling German legend Lothar Matthaus for the second appearance in the game’s history. Only Argentina captain Lionel Messi, who has played 29 World Cup matches, has attended the biggest football match more times.As Ronaldo added another milestone to his incredible career, he added a new record. The former striker has been caught 11 times in the last two FIFA World Cups – four more than any other player during that time. France’s Kylian Mbappe and Colombia’s Luis Diaz are next on the list with seven offsides each.On the pitch, Portugal needed a win to secure top spot in Group K but struggled to break down Colombia’s well-prepared defence. Ronaldo remained Portugal’s biggest threat throughout the match, but chances to appear were hard to come by.Colombia started well and almost took the lead within the first minute when Jhon Cordoba headed over the bar after a few moments before forcing a superb save from Portugal midfielder Diogo Costa. Portugal had more possessions as the game progressed, with Bruno Fernandes coming close to scoring in the first half, only to be denied by Colombia goalkeeper Camilo Vargas.The South Americans almost grabbed a surprise goal in the 90th minute when Davinson Sanchez found the net, but the goal was ruled out for offside. Despite the goalless result, Colombia secured top spot in Group K, while Portugal also progressed to the finals.
