Cristiano Ronaldo Scores Hat-trick for Portugal to Secure A Draw Against Spain

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Cristiano Ronaldo was Portugal’s saviour once again as he scored a hat-trick to secure a draw against Spain. It was the Real Madrid man’s highest goal tally in a FIFA World Cup match.
FIFA | Ronaldo kicked off with an early penalty, deceiving Nacho inside the box to win it and then stroking the ball home from the spot.
Fortunately for *La Roja*, Diego Costa was also at his bristling best, getting the better of the Portugal defence to level the scores. 
Isco then thumped a rasping drive against the bar. Yet while Spain dominated possession they were vulnerable on the counter, and it was on the break that Ronaldo put his side back in front, firing in a drive that David de Gea was unable to hold.  
2018 World Cup: Christiano Ronaldo celebrates after scoring against Spain in Russia
Costa scored his second equaliser of the night just after the restart before Nacho atoned for his penalty-box trip on Ronaldo by powering a superb half-volley in off the post, his first goal for Spain. 
As the clock ticked down, however, Gerard Pique brought down CR7 just outside the box, with the Portugal star dusting himself down to complete the scoring with a sublime free-kick.
Final Score: Portugal 3 - 3 Spain

 Next:
Iran-Spain, Group B, 20 June, Kazan
Portugal-Morocco, Group B, 20 June, Moscow
Source: FIFA

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