Portugal Captured by Mexico, Captain Confident Seleccao Will Go Further

Football news - Portugal twice surrendered their lead against Mexico in their opening Confederations Cup match on Sunday (18/6). But a 2-2 draw was not a cause for concern, according to captain Cristiano Ronaldo.

Hector Moreno scored in extra second-half minutes to earn points for Mexico. The goal was five minutes shortly after Cedric Soares put Selecao ahead.

Inadmissible to make three points of opportunity that disappear in front of the eyes, and they need to fight even harder for two games remaining to penetrate the semifinals.

Portugal remains confident

Nevertheless, the captain Ronaldo not too take a headache of these results. Himself and the team chose to focus on the next game.

"It was not the result we wanted," Ronaldo said. "No need to issue an alarm, the current team is good, good results when still 2-1 but that's football. They scored in the last few minutes and now we are thinking about the next game. "

"We need to continue to believe in ourselves, we know we have a great chance."

"There are two big games to go and that is why we are calm, we feel comfortable. Now we need to think about the next game we need to win. If we win it is just one step away, "said Ronaldo.

Portugal will challenge Russia's hosts in Moscow on Wednesday (21/6). While Mexico faces New Zealand in Sochi. Russia are currently top of Group A after beating All Whites 2-0 on Saturday.

The best FIFA player, who has scored 11 goals in seven games. Although the Mexican game is not very influential, as usual he remains a man of the match for Portugal.

Real Madrid's future striker alongside his club was the subject of media speculation after being accused by Spanish tax prosecutors of tax fraud, and Roanldo denied it, becoming Selecao's first goal-seller to Mexico's goal.

The movement passed through the Mexican defense just so beautifully, before ending a measured bait towards Ricardo Quaresma to score the opening goal.

Still awaited contribution especially what he will dispel for Selecao national team, after winning the 2016 European Cup, they are preparing to find other success in this Confederation Cup.