Portugal's 2-1 victory over Croatia hinges on set-piece execution, with Cristiano Ronaldo emerging as the hero. Despite Croatia's initial lead through Ivan Perišić's 53rd-minute goal, Portugal capitalizes on their 60% possession to control the game and ultimately secure the win through decisive set-piece plays.

Portugal's 5-0 victory over Uzbekistan underscores their possession dominance, orchestrated by Cristiano Ronaldo's early goal in the 6th minute. This set the tone for Portugal's control, as evidenced by a 9-2 advantage in shots on target, allowing them to dictate the match's tempo and stifle Uzbekistan's offensive efforts.