Portugal edged Wales 1-0 in Lisbon to make a winning start to their UEFA Nations League campaign on what was a frustrating night for Cristiano Ronaldo.
The 41-year-old missed a slew of chances, with five of his seven efforts missing the target, and had a second-half effort ruled out by a VAR intervention.
Ronaldo was winning cap number 234 after deciding to prolong his international career following a disappointing World Cup, but his contribution ended when substituted after 67 minutes.
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Ronaldo’s Al Nassr teammate João Félix settled the contest with the only goal in the 22nd minute.
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The manner of Félix’s goal was cruel on Wales, deflecting off Ben Davies, but it could not be denied that Portugal deserved their victory by having 22 shots to five.
Information from PA contributed to this report.
