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Ronaldo scores 133rd international goal in 3-1 win vs Poland
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Cristiano Ronaldo continues to lead his team in Nations League group, no 3 out of 3 in the tournament

Cristiano Ronaldo netted his 133rd international goal on Saturday, as the 39-year-old played a key role in Portugal’s 3-1 victory over Poland in their UEFA Nations League clash. The win keeps Portugal at the top of Group 1 in League A, with Roberto Martinez’s team boasting nine points from three matches, while Poland sits third, three points behind second-placed Croatia.

Portugal opened the scoring in the 26th minute with a brilliant team goal. Bruno Fernandes expertly headed the ball down to Bernardo Silva, who volleyed it into the bottom corner. The lead was doubled in the 37th minute when Rafael Leao made a powerful run through multiple defenders and struck the post, allowing Ronaldo to tap in the rebound.

Despite Poland’s seven first-half attempts, they struggled to match Portugal’s clinical finishing. The home side managed to pull one back in the 78th minute, with Piotr Zielinski finishing from inside the box after the ball fell kindly for him.

However, Portugal sealed the victory in the 88th minute when Jan Bednarek accidentally turned a cross from Nuno Mendes into his own net, securing a crucial win for Martinez’s team as they maintain a strong position at the top of the group.