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Ronaldo scores 99th Portugal goal as holders seal Euro 2020 spot

Cristiano Ronaldo is one goal away from an international century. [Courtesy]

Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 99th international goal as reigning champions Portugal secured their place at the Euro 2020 finals on Sunday with a 2-0 victory away to Luxembourg.

Bruno Fernandes struck the opening goal on 39 minutes before Ronaldo tapped in a scrappy second late on to clinch second place in Group B behind winners Ukraine, who drew 2-2 in Serbia.

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