SAINT-ITIENNE: Cristiano Ronaldo slammed minnows Iceland for “parking the bus” in front of their goal as the north Atlantic islanders held Group F favourites Portugal to a 1-1 draw.
Real Madrid ace Ronaldo had 10 of Portugal’s 24 shots on goal in Saint Etienne on Tuesday, but Ronaldo stormed off after the final whistle, clearly frustrated by his own failure in front of goal, while Iceland scored by converting one of only four chances. “It was difficult over the 90 minutes, because they scored one goal and that was after they had put every player behind the ball,” fumed Ronaldo.
“They put the bus in the net. Iceland didn’t try nothing, they just defend, defend, defend. It was a lucky night for them. We’re frustrated, they didn’t try and play. It’s why I think they will do nothing here. In my opinion, it’s a small mentality.”
