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Braces galore in qualifying

Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice to lead Portugal to a 4-1 win at home over Latvia in UEFA World Cup qualifying Group B on Sunday.

The Real Madrid star opened the scoring with a penalty in the 28th minute after Latvia's Gints Freimanis brought down Nani in the box following a one-two with Ronaldo.

Ronaldo should have doubled Portugal's lead but hit the post with a second penalty before the hour mark, and Latvia equalised against the run of play soon after, Arturs Zjuzins lashing home after Jose Fonte had blocked Artjoms Rudnevs' shot.