Nations League Results on September 6: Ronaldo Scores His 900th Goal
In the early hours of September 6, the 2024/2025 UEFA Nations League kicked off with its first round of matches. The highlight of the day was the clash between Portugal and Croatia in League A. Playing at home with the support of the crowd, coach Roberto Martinez’s team quickly took control of the game and opened the scoring early.
In the 7th minute, Bruno Fernandes delivered a clever through ball, allowing Diogo Dalot to race forward and finish like a striker. His shot went through goalkeeper Livakovic’s legs and straight into the net, giving Portugal the early lead.
Portugal kept up the momentum and doubled their lead in the 34th minute. Nuno Mendes whipped in an early cross from the left, and Cristiano Ronaldo was there to tap the ball into the Croatian net from close range. This goal marked the 900th of Ronaldo’s career, a milestone achievement for the legendary player.
Despite Croatia’s efforts in the remaining minutes, they could only manage one goal after Dalot’s own goal in the 41st minute. In the end, Portugal won 2-1, with Ronaldo and his teammates celebrating emotionally. After scoring, Ronaldo dropped to his knees, covering his face as if on the verge of tears, before breaking into a smile and celebrating with his teammates and fans.
Interestingly, Diogo Dalot not only scored for Portugal but also accidentally put the ball in his own net, making the match memorable with unusual moments.
Recently, Ronaldo stated that he has no plans to retire and aims to reach the milestone of 1,000 career goals. With this goal, Ronaldo continues to cement his status as one of the greatest players in football history. At 39, despite playing in the less competitive Saudi Arabian league, Ronaldo’s extraordinary fitness and determination allow him to maintain his competitive edge. Remarkably, since turning 30, he has scored over 400 goals.
In other matches, Spain disappointed with a 0-0 draw against Serbia. Scotland lost 2-3 to Poland, while Denmark defeated Switzerland 2-0. In League C, Azerbaijan lost 1-3 to Sweden, Estonia was beaten 0-1 by Slovakia, Belarus drew 0-0 with Bulgaria, and Northern Ireland secured a 2-0 victory over Luxembourg.
A special highlight in League D was San Marino’s 1-0 win over Liechtenstein. This victory marked their first win in 20 years, a remarkable moment for the team at the bottom of the FIFA rankings.
