Now I have a good picture of what happened. Let me search for more details about the DR Congo match and any VAR/offside decisions that were part of the story.Perfect! Now I understand the full context. In the Portugal vs DR Congo match, it was Joao Cancelo’s overhead kick that was disallowed for offside, not Bruno Fernandes scoring. And then in the Uzbekistan match, it was actually an Uzbekistan goal by Azizjon Ganiev that was ruled out. The headline is a bit confusing but I now have clarity. Let me write the article.

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**CAPTAIN BRUNO BOUNCES BACK IN STYLE AS PORTUGAL RUN RIOT**

Our skipper Bruno Fernandes silenced the doubters in emphatic fashion as Portugal demolished Uzbekistan 5-0 to secure their first win at the 2026 World Cup. After a frustrating opening draw against DR Congo where Bruno couldn’t quite unlock the door, the United captain was back to his sparkling best, pulling the strings as Portugal’s creative heartbeat.

The performance was everything you’d want from your number eight. Fernandes completed 100% of his take-ons and won every aerial duel he contested — a complete midfield masterclass that showed exactly why Michael Carrick made him so central to United’s late-season surge. His superb through ball set up Cristiano Ronaldo’s second goal, a moment of pure vision that carved open the Uzbek defence like butter.

Ronaldo became the first man to score at six different World Cups with a brace, but make no mistake — this was Bruno’s show. He touched the ball 94 times, managed 85% pass accuracy, and created two big chances including Ronaldo’s assist. The numbers tell the story of a player running the game from start to finish.

After Portugal’s laboured 1-1 draw against DR Congo, where the team managed just one shot on target, this was the response Roberto Martinez desperately needed. Bruno looked frustrated in that opener — plenty of positions, not enough end product. Against Uzbekistan? Different gravy entirely.

With the World Cup now in full swing and United’s pre-season on the horizon, seeing our captain in this kind of form is massive. He’s carrying that Carrick-inspired confidence into the biggest tournament on earth, reminding everyone exactly what he brings to the table. Three points secured, knockout rounds beckoning — and Bruno Fernandes right at the heart of it all.

That’s our captain.

✍️ This summary was written by the MUFC Fanatics SA team based on reporting from Sky Sports.

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