Portugal 1-0 Netherlands: 5 Hits and Flops

#2 Hit: Goncalo Guedes

Guedes' match-winning goal came moments after some brilliant link-up play between him and Bernardo Silva

I've been critical of Guedes in recent seasons and feel justified for it because when he does apply himself, the Valencia forward can conjure up moments of brilliance which change games - precisely what he did on this occasion.

Despite being quiet for large periods in the first-half, he didn't let that affect him and that's important to note because previously, it's something that has crept into his game and seemingly dented his creative confidence at times. Winning five of 11 duels contested, he did his part to frustrate the Dutch backline and combined well with Silva and Fernandes in transition.

The matchwinning goal was special, even if Jasper Cillessen should have saved it. It was his first goal for Portugal since last summer's World Cup against Algeria - 367 days - although he has been increasingly involved in their goals, so this shouldn't come as a surprise.

Inviting pressure by opening his body up, he left Matthijs de Ligt for dead with a deft nutmeg and Silva was able to exploit the space in behind to devastating effect. Virgil van Dijk had to shuffle across to try and cut off the chance in its tracks, but Guedes made no mistake after being fed the ball back-firing powerfully towards the bottom corner. Cillessen got a hand to the strike, but it was not strong enough to acrobatically palm to safety.

Running out of steam towards the finish, he was replaced after 75 minutes for an inspired Rafa Silva - who performed well on his cameo. We want more of this Guedes next season because the quality is there but consistency is key for him to continue progressing well.