Milos Kerkez blamed for Cristiano Ronaldo goals as Hungarian media gives 'confused' verdict

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He played 79 minutes for his country on Tuesday, although he was rewarded a disappointing 5/10 for his performance by Nemzeti Sport, who also laid the blame for both of Cristiano Ronaldo’s goals at his feet. “He did not take much forwards, if he accompanied the attack along the line and received the ball, he mostly passed it backwards, to the inner defenders,” Nemzeti wrote about Kerkez’s display.

Learn more “Even so, only 73 percent of his passes went to the right place until the break, before the first Portuguese goal he was not offside because of him, he stepped back too much before the pass, before the second home goal he also seemed confused, then he stepped out and they scored from his position. “After the break he tried to pass, he was more active, but the game did not really work for him.” Szoboszlai, on the other hand, was lauded for his performance, with the Hungary captain awarded a 7/10 - only one player was given a higher rating.

“He started actively, showing his humility when he positioned himself at right-back on the baseline and scored with his head,” read Szoboszlai’s summary. Dominik Szoboszlai celebrates after scoring for Hungary against Portugal (Image: Getty Images) “He brilliantly delivered the corner kick, and he put the ball on Attila Szalai's head.