Bruno Fernandes was Portugal’s hero on his birthday since he scored an outstanding goal in the victory over Slovakia.

Bruno Fernandes’ outstanding solo goal on his birthday helped Portugal defeat a resolute Slovakia team and secure the victory.

Bruno started the game for Portugal, but scored the game’s first goal in the 43rd minute, right before halftime.

With a five-point cushion between them and Slovakia after the victory, they were almost guaranteed to qualify for the Euros next summer.

Portugal maintained its perfect qualifying record with the victory and its outstanding +15 goal difference.

Portuguese media respond

Bruno, who continues to be Portugal’s primary player, not only scored the goal but was also unquestionably the man of the match.

He made sure of their flawless performance in qualifying, giving them a comfortable few months till the start of the Championships.

In the wake of Slovakia’s historic victory, A Bola rated the players. Bruno shared the title of man of the match after receiving a 7/10.

Spanish outlet Record praised the United captain’s goal in a piece devoted to the outcome. They claimed that “inspired play by Bruno Fernandes” was the reason for the goal.MaisFutebol published an article with the title “Bruno Fernandes’ beautiful goal in Slovakia” and a clip of the outstanding result. The game was described as “grey” by A Bola, a different Portuguese publication, but it also stated that the national side was fighting “tooth and nail” to defend Bruno’s goal. The near assist from Bruno to Cristiano Ronaldo is further praised, with the publication stating that the United midfielder’s pass was “perfect”.Bruno continued his successful start to the season tonight against Slovakia, playing in his fifth match of the year for club and country.He has already started contributing to goals once more. He already has a goal and an assist in the Premier League, and he has since added a goal while serving his country. This results in him having three G/A in only five games. It is already looking like another fantastic season for our magnifico.We can only hope that the rest of our team will step up and award Bruno the prizes he so richly merits as Captain Fantastic continues to shine.