Fernandes Back on Scoring Form
Just before halftime, Fernandes—who turned 29 on Friday—made a spectacular low finish into the far corner. He nearly earned an assist after setting up Cristiano Ronaldo, but the seasoned forward missed his shot.With the victory, Portugal now leads Group J with 15 out of a possible 15. Slovakia, who lost for the first time in qualification, is in second place with 10 points. Before Fernandes scored in the 43rd minute, Lukas Haraslin, who was playing for the hosts, came the closest, hitting the post.