LAST UPDATE | 30 Mar 2021

LUXEMBOURG STUNNED PORTUGAL by going in front in tonight’s World Cup qualifier but the favourites recovered with Cristiano Ronaldo amongst the goalscorers as they ran out 3-1 winners.

Gerson Rodrigues celebrates after scoring the opening goal of the game. Olivier Matthys Olivier Matthys

Fresh from being the match-winner against Ireland on Saturday, Gerson Rodrigues scored again here, this time with a header in the 30th minute in the Group A clash at Stade Josy Barthel to put his team in front.

LUXEMBOURG TAKE THE LEAD VS PORTUGAL!

Gerson Rodrigues does it again! 🇱🇺#LUXPOR #WCQ pic.twitter.com/s3DckYJNdA

— Virgin Media Sport (@VMSportIE) March 30, 2021

But the world number five seeds drew level to leave it 1-1 at half-time, Liverpool’s Diogo Jota heading home.

Ronaldo nudged Portugal in front in the 51st minute before the result was sealed when Joao Palhinha scored in the 80th minute.

JOTA! 🇵🇹

Another headed goal!#LUXPOR #WCQ pic.twitter.com/kDcrdWsETs

— Virgin Media Sport (@VMSportIE) March 30, 2021