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| "Late Cristiano Ronaldo Goal Secures Portugal's Win Over Scotland as Bettor Strikes Big with £1,965 Wager" |
On Sunday night, Scotland faced off against Roberto Martinez’s Portugal in Lisbon in a thrilling match at the Estádio da Luz.
Scott McTominay, former Manchester United midfielder, gave Scotland an early advantage with a well-placed header in the first 10 minutes, sending shockwaves through the Portuguese defense. However, Steve Clarke’s team couldn’t hold on to the lead. Bruno Fernandes leveled the score in the 54th minute with a powerful strike from the edge of the box.
Just as the match seemed headed for a draw, Cristiano Ronaldo struck in the final two minutes, sealing a 2-1 victory for Portugal.
During the game, a lucky bettor took to social media to celebrate winning £1,965 from a £15 bet. The wager, which had 130/1 odds, predicted both McTominay scoring a header and Fernandes scoring from outside the penalty area.
Social media responses to the winning bet included:
- "That’s epic!"
- "Best bet of the season, no doubt."
- "What a random combination, fair play!"
- "That’s ridiculous, well done!"
- "That’s a peach of a bet!"
- "Absolute cracker!"
After this impressive win, the bettor placed another high-stakes bet for the upcoming France vs. Belgium match. To win, Kylian Mbappé must score a header, and Kevin De Bruyne must score from outside the box, with odds set at 180/1 and a potential payout of £2,715.
France, the 2018 World Cup champions, are looking to bounce back after their 3-1 defeat to Italy at the Parc des Princes last week. All eyes will be on their next match as they aim to regain form.