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Ronaldo brace steers Portugal to easy win over Armenia

Cristiano Ronaldo on the mark against Armenia
Cristiano Ronaldo on the mark against Armenia

Cristiano Ronaldo took his international goal tally to 140 in 222 appearances with two as Portugal opened their World Cup qualifying campaign with a 5-0 hammering of Armenia in Group F.

Armenia, who will face the Republic of Ireland on Tuesday in their next outing, had no answer to the Portuguese power who start as strong favourites to finish as group winners.

40-year-old Ronaldo, taking part in his sixth qualifying campaign, has now scored in each of the 23 seasons he has played for the national side.

His first was a close-range tap-in from Pedro Neto's cross but his second was a vicious shot from 25 yards, his 10th goal in his last 10 competitive outings for Portugal.

Joao Felix also scored two, with Joao Cancelo getting the other.

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