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Portugal 3 Saudi Arabia 0: Guedes stars in Ronaldo's absence

With Cristiano Ronaldo given a rest, Euro 2016 champions Portugal beat Saudi Arabia 3-0 thanks to a star-making turn from Goncalo Guedes.

Goncalo Guedes was the star turn with a goal and an assist as Portugal beat Saudi Arabia 3-0 without their big names in a friendly at the Estadio do Fontelo on Friday.

In a game arranged as a fundraiser for victims of the Portugal wildfires, the hosts were without star forwards Cristiano Ronaldo, Ricardo Quaresma and Nani in Viseu.

Manuel Fernandes ensured Portugal's first-half dominance was reflected on the scoresheet by finishing off a fine move involving Guedes, who had earlier missed two chances.