ANDORRA LA VELLA: Cristiano Ronaldo came off the bench and scored an opportunist goal which set Portugal on the way to a 2-0 win in Andorra on Saturday that maintained their chances of qualifying directly for the World Cup. That match will decide who wins the group and goes straight to Russia and who has to go into the playoffs. Ronaldo gave coach Santos a knowing look as the two left the pitch at halftime and started the second half. Ronaldo’s goal was his 79th in 144 appearances and only his second scored as a substitute. Silva added the second with four minutes left, slipping the ball in from close range after Danilo headed down Ronaldo’s cross.

Source: New Strait Times October 07, 2017 23:29 UTC