NORTH MACEDONIA can cause one of the biggest upsets in World Cup qualifying history if they knock out Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal.
After dumping Turkey out of the World Cup qualifiers, Portugal were expecting to face Italy in the play off final.
Diogo Jota celebrates after scoring a vital goal for Portugal.[/caption]However, in a shock turn of events North Macedonia knocked out European Champions Italy to confirm that the World Cup most definitely will not be coming Rome this year.
Despite Italy being massive favourites and playing a full strength side, Roberto Mancini’s side were unable to find a breakthrough.
In the 92nd minute Aleksandar Trajkovski broke the deadlock to send the under-dogs to within one game of the World Cup.
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Portugal
Diogo Costa; Joao Cancelo, Pepe, Fonte, Guerreiro; Danilo, Bruno Fernandes, Bernardo Silva, Otávio; Ronaldo, Jota
North Macedonia
Dimitrievski; S. Ristovski, Velkovski, Musliu, Alioski; Churlinov, Ademi, Bardi, Elmas; M. Ristovski, Trajkovski
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Portugal to win after 90 minutes 1/6
Draw after 90 minutes 11/2
North Macedonia victory 14/1