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Ronaldo scores 133rd Portugal goal in Poland win
Cristiano Ronaldo was on target for Portugal in their 3-1 victory over Poland in the UEFA Nations League.
The game played at Stadion Narodowy on Saturday night saw the Al-Nassr forward score his 133rd international goal.
Portugal took the lead through Bernardo Silva in the 26th minute before Ronaldo doubled their lead in the 37th when he slotted in a rebound after Rafael Leao hit the post.
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It was Ronaldo’s third Nations League goal in three games. He was replaced by Diogo Jota in the 63rd minute.
Portugal were looking comfortable in Warsaw until Piotr Zielinski smashed in a shot to give Poland hope in the 78th minute.
Buy Jan Bednarek scored a late own goal to make Portugal’s win safe. Portugal now have three wins from three games and will face Scotland next Tuesday.
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