0 shots on target. Cristiano Ronaldo versus DR Congo in numbers and stats

Portugal couldn't handle DR Congo.

Details: After Lionel Messi's hat-trick against Algeria yesterday, the entire football world was holding its breath for the Portugal vs DR Congo match, eager to see if Cristiano Ronaldo could produce similar magic and keep pace with his legendary Argentine counterpart.

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Unfortunately, DR Congo proved to be a highly disciplined side, completely shutting Ronaldo out of the scoresheet. Cristiano managed just 3 attempts on goal throughout the match, but none of them were on target.

Despite winning 2 out of 3 aerial duels, Ronaldo still couldn't put his team ahead.

Here's Cristiano Ronaldo's full statistical breakdown against DR Congo:

• Touches in the opposition box – 5.
• Passes into the opposition penalty area – 1.
• Expected goals (xG) – 0.46
• Expected goals on target (xGOT) – 0.00.
• Expected assists (xA) – 0.05.
• xG + xA total – 0.51.
• Accurate passes – 19/21 (90%).
• Shot accuracy – 0/3 (0%).
• Aerial duels won – 2/3 (67%).
• Fouls suffered – 0.
• The 25 touches Cristiano Ronaldo made today marked his lowest tally in a major tournament match for the Portuguese national team in which he played the full 90 minutes.

Portugal's next World Cup match is scheduled for June 24 against Colombia.

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