Tragedy was born! The world s No. 5 player went crazy, both players were hat-tricks, and it didn t matter that Ronaldo was absent.

A group match in the first stage of the World Cup European qualifying competition begins. Portugal, ranked fifth in the world, faces Armenia at home. Portugal achieved 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss in the first 5 group matches. In the last game against Ireland, Portugal lost an upset and missed the opportunity to advance. Cristiano Ronaldo was sent off for an illogical foul in that game, resulting in his absence from the game against Armenia. When Portugal played Armenia in the first round, they won by 5 goals. Now they met again, and there were still no surprises. Portugal defeated Armenia, completed a double play, and successfully qualified for the World Cup.

Portugal deployed a 4231 formation in this game. Gonzalo Ramos is at the front. The attacking combination of Bernardo Silva, Bruno Fernandez and Leo worked together. Joao Neves and Vitinha form a double defensive midfielder. The back four of Semedo, Ruben Dias, Vega and Cancelo started. Diogo Costa serves as the starting goalkeeper. The total value of Portugal's starting lineup is as high as 515 million euros, while the total value of Armenia's starting lineup is only 32.75 million euros.

Just 7 minutes into the game, Portugal scored! Bruno Fernandez shoots directly from a small angle free kick. The goalkeeper saved the ball. Renato Vega's header shot in front of the goal and the ball went in! This start is so dreamy. However, Armenia equalized the score in the 17th minute. Lanos sent a cross pass from the right, and Sperjan outflanked the goal and scored! Three minutes later, Gonzalo Ramos wasted a good opportunity and his shot in front of the goal was saved.

In the 28th minute, Portugal took the lead again. Gonzalo Ramos caught the opponent's mistake, stole the ball and pushed past the goalkeeper to score. Immediately afterwards, Joao Neves scored a low shot from outside the penalty area to expand the score. In the 41st minute, Portugal scored again! Joao Neves took a direct free kick and the ball hit the dead center! Subsequently, Cancelo's long-range shot hit the post. In half-time stoppage time, Bruno Fernandez scored with a penalty shot to expand the score. At halftime, Portugal led Armenia 5-1, and the game lost suspense early.

In the second half, Portugal changed sides and fought again, and Portugal continued to attack frantically. In the 51st minute, Portugal scored again. Bruno Fernandez fired a low shot into the far corner from the left side of the penalty area and the ball went in. Afterwards, Portugal got another penalty kick opportunity. It was Bruno Fernandez who still took the penalty kick. He made it steadily and completed the hat trick! In the 81st minute, Joao Neves scored a volley shot and completed his hat trick. In stoppage time, Conceicao scored the icing on the cake. In the end, Portugal caused tragedy and defeated Armenia 9-1 to advance to the World Cup.