France, July 3 -- The goal should have ended a compelling game at the Toronto Stadium but it launched a high-voltage climax in which Josko Gvardiol's equaliser was ruled out for offisde following a review by the video assistant referees.

The frenzied finale contrasted with a sedate first-half.

Following the pause, a more vigorous Croatia emerged.

And the veteran striker Ivan Perisic gave them the lead their dominance deserved. Ronaldo's first goal in knockout stages

But they threw away that advantage 15 minutes later. Nikola Vlasic dragged Portugal defender Renato Veiga down in the penalty area as he tried to compete for the ball from a corner kick.

Referee Espen Eskas consulted the video monitors at the side of the pitch and awarded...