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Andrew Headspeath

Portugal Player Ratings vs. DR Congo: Ronaldo Extends Frustrating Four-Year Wait

Portugal couldn’t get its World Cup campaign off to a winning start after being held to a 1–1 draw by DR Congo in Houston on Wednesday.

Cristiano Ronaldo made history as the oldest-ever outfield player to start a World Cup match, at the grand old age of 41. However, it was 21-year-old João Neves—a player not yet born when Ronaldo made his international debut—who got Portugal underway with a fine header from Pedro Neto’s cross after just six minutes played.

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