# Portugal 3-2 Ghana: 2022 World Cup starts in dramatic fashion for Ronaldo and co

URL: https://technosports.co.in/portugal-3-2-ghana-2022-world-cup-st/  
Published: 2022-11-25  
Updated: 2022-11-25  
Author: Arsh Das

Portugal started their 2022 World Cup campaign with a dramatic 3-2 win over Ghana. The game was up for grabs right up until the final whistle, and the African team will be feeling disappointed since they could have picked up a late point. 

[Cristiano Ronaldo](https://technosports.co.in/2022/11/24/where-will-cristiano-ronaldo-play-in/) became the only player to score in five consecutive World Cups, after scoring from the penalty spot. The five-time Ballon d’Or winner extended his international goalscoring tally to 118, after striking a powerful shot to beat the keeper. 

## Portugal start 2022 World Cup with a win 

> RONALDO BECOMES THE FIRST MEN'S PLAYER TO SCORE IN 5 CONSECUTIVE WORLD CUPS 🐐 [pic.twitter.com/KRTgFZF3rV](https://t.co/KRTgFZF3rV)
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> — ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) [November 24, 2022](https://twitter.com/ESPNFC/status/1595830152583577600?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

However, only minutes later, Andre Ayew was able to equalise with a tap-in from close range. Portugal were able to get the lead once more through Joao Felix, before Rafael Leao made it three for the team with a perfectly placed finished from the left side. 

But there was still more drama to come, with Osman Bukari making it 3-2. At the very end of the game, Inaki Williams placed himself behind Diogo Jota, who didn’t see the striker. The goalkeeper [didn’t see Williams,](https://twitter.com/ESPNFC/status/1595840406301949957?s=20&t=f5TlBiPTFvyTD0uwoeZ0Ag) who pounced on the ball as soon as it was on the ground. Ruben Dias and Danilo Pereira were able to help the goalkeeper out, and ultimately kept out a third goal that would’ve drawn the game.