Euro 2020 Qualifiers: Despite Ronaldo return, Portugal held to goalless draw at home by Ukraine

Cristiano Ronaldo could not help his team win at home - SkySports

Reigning champions Portugal were held to a frustrating goalless draw in their opening Euro 2020 qualifier against Ukraine as Cristiano Ronaldo returned to the side.


Ronaldo had missed the past six internationals after Portugal were knocked out in the World Cup last 16.

Ukraine keeper Andriy Pyatov made two strong saves to deny Ronaldo and also kept out Andre Silva's curling effort.

Portugal had 18 shots in Lisbon while Ukraine managed just two.

William Carvalho thought he had put Portugal in front with a close-range header after 16 minutes but it was ruled out for offside.

Andre Silva had chances for Portugal but he could not convert -SkySports

There was also a penalty appeal from the hosts in stoppage time when substitute Dyego Sousa appeared to be bundled over in the box as he tried to get on the end of Ronaldo's low cross.

Portugal will host Serbia on Monday in Lisbon.