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Portugal Defeat Hungary 1-0 in 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifier

Portugal beat Hungary 1-0 in UEFA Group B of FIFA World Cup qualifying on Sunday, keeping the European champions within striking distance of leaders Switzerland.

Andre Silva's header after 48 minutes killed the match, with the hosts unable to gain a foothold in proceedings.

Cristiano Ronaldo provided the assist for Silva's goal, expertly finding the striker with a lofted cross shortly after half-time.

Portugal gave a start to the experienced Fabio Coentrao, as Danilo Pereira and Gelson Martins were drafted in by coach Fernando Santos.

The suspension of Barnabas Bese forced Hungary into changes, and they chose to shuffle the pack against their illustrious visitors.