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Ronaldo on target as Portugal overcome scare to beat Luxembourg

March 30, 2021 Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring their second goal [REUTERS]

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo scored his first goal of the 2022 World Cup qualifying campaign but then missed a sitter as the visitors came from behind to beat Luxembourg 3-1 on Tuesday.

The hosts went into the match full of confidence after winning 1-0 away to Ireland and took a shock lead against the European champions when Portuguese-born Gerson Rodrigues glanced in a header on the half-hour for his second goal in two games.

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