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Ronaldo strikes as Portugal down Russia

21 June 2017 - 19:40
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Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring their first goal with team mates at Spartak Stadium, Moscow, Russia - June 21, 2017
Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring their first goal with team mates at Spartak Stadium, Moscow, Russia - June 21, 2017
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Cristiano Ronaldo got the only goal of the game as Portugal beat hosts Russia 1-0 in the Confederations Cup in Moscow on Wednesday.

The 32-year-old scored after just eight minutes in the Group A game to give the Euro 2016 winners their first victory of the tournament.

Group rivals Mexico and New Zealand meet later in Sochi.

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