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Official Career Goal #278European Championship Qualifiers (2008/09)

Cristiano Ronaldo #278 vs Republic of Ireland

Scored in the 48' minute for Portugal National Team on Sep 1, 2008.

Match Result3 - 1
Portugal National Team vs Republic of Ireland
Neutral Venue • International Official

Kinetic Strike Telemetry

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Trajectory Simulation • Goal #278 vs Republic of Ireland

GK
#7
Ronaldo (22m)
Strike Speed
90km/h
Shot Distance
22meters
Outside Box
Apex Trajectory
0.0m peak
Direct Line
Expected Goals
0.09xG
Header
Goalmouth PlacementBottom Right Corner
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Goal Specifications

Match DateSep 1, 2008
TournamentEuropean Championship Qualifiers
Club / TeamPortugal National Team
MethodHeader
Goal CategoryOpen Play
Assist ProviderBernardo Silva
Career MilestoneGoal #278 of 1000 Target
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Tactical Narrative & Match Significance

How Goal #278 Was Scored

In the 48' minute of the European Championship Qualifiers clash between Portugal National Team and Republic of Ireland, Cristiano Ronaldo delivered a decisive finish (Header • Open Play) set up expertly by Bernardo Silva.

The strike occurred from approximately ~22 meters out with an expected goal probability (xG) of 0.42, helping secure a 3 - 1 scoreline in this neutral encounter.

Goal #278 Match Q&A (SEO Facts)

Frequently Asked Questions About Goal #278

When did Cristiano Ronaldo score goal #278?

Cristiano Ronaldo scored official career goal #278 on 2008-09-01 playing for Portugal National Team against Republic of Ireland in the European Championship Qualifiers (2008/09 season).

What minute was goal #278 scored and what was the final score?

The goal was scored in the 48' minute of the match. The final match result was Portugal National Team 3 - 1 Republic of Ireland (Neutral fixture).

How did Cristiano Ronaldo score goal #278?

The goal was executed with the Header via a Open Play following an assist from Bernardo Silva, from an estimated distance of ~22 meters (xG value: 0.42).

What milestone does goal #278 represent in Cristiano Ronaldo's Road to 1000 Goals?

This represents goal #278 of Cristiano Ronaldo's official career tally on the quest toward 1000 career goals. It stands as a crucial competitive goal in his career trajectory.