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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Carl Markham

World Cup qualifying: Cristiano Ronaldo breaks record while Ireland close gap on Hungary

Cristiano Ronaldo set a new record for most World Cup qualifying goals - (REUTERS)

Cristiano Ronaldo set a new record for World Cup qualifying goals but Group F leaders Portugal were denied early World Cup qualification by a late Hungary equaliser to snatch a 2-2 draw.

Two Ronaldo goals - the first his 40th in qualifying to set the new landmark - put Portugal on the brink of qualification but Liverpool's Dominik Szoboszlai struck in added time.

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