(CNN) — Portuguese soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo scored in a last-gasp win against Iceland on the night he became the first male player in history to reach 200 caps.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s goalhis 123rd international goal, he kept up Portugal’s perfect start to Euro 2024 qualifying with four wins from four games.
The 38-year-old, who made his Portugal debut in 2003, was presented with a Guinness World Record certificate to mark the occasion before kick-off.
“I’m very happy,” said Ronaldo UEFA.com After the match. “It’s the kind of moment you don’t expect, getting to 200 games. It’s an incredible result for me.”
“Being in the Guinness World Records is amazing and scoring the winning goal is even more special. So I have to thank the stadium, Iceland, the people, the fans, the stadium for giving me this party.
“Also to the Portugal team, to the federation. I am so happy. It’s a special day, I have to thank all of them. They made my day. They made my night.”
Iceland’s Willum Willumsson was sent off after picking up his second yellow card with 10 minutes remaining, paving the way for Portugal to win.
Cristiano Ronaldo had to wait to celebrate his goal after team-mate Gonçalo Inácio, who provided the assist, was initially ruled offside, only for the VAR to reverse the decision.
The Portugal captain has already scored five goals in European qualifying and continues to play a key role for the national team despite one end Disappointing World Cup in which Ronaldo remained on the bench in the round of 16.
Ronaldo moved to Saudi Arabia to play for Al Nassr after the World Cup following his troubled departure from Manchester United, missing out on the league title in his first season at the club.
Cristiano Ronaldo signed for Al Nassr after the World Cup. (Credit: Yasser Bakhsh/Getty Images)
Elsewhere, Germany suffered a sensational 2-0 home defeat to Colombia, while Senegal picked up a surprising 4-2 victory over Brazil.
Luis Diaz’s header and Juan Cuadrado’s penalty earned Colombia their first win over Germany, who continue to struggle to regain form ahead of hosting Euro 2024 next summer.
After being knocked out of the World Cup in the group stage, Germany have won just one of their last five matches, including a loss to Poland last week.
Germany coach Hansi Flick has won just half of his 24 games for the national team so far and was greeted with ‘Flick Out’ banners at the stadium.
Meanwhile, Bayern Munich forward Sadio Mané scored a brace in Senegal’s impressive win over Brazil in Lisbon, Portugal.
A goal from Habib Diallo and an own goal from Marquinhos completed Senegal’s goal. Lucas Paquetá and Paris Saint-Germain defender Marquinhos, this time in the right net, scored for Brazil.
This was the first time Brazil had conceded four or more goals in a match since their fateful 7-1 defeat by Germany in the semi-finals of the 2014 World Cup.
