Substitute Ronaldo rescues Portugal to set up Swiss showdown


Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo in action REUTERS/Vincent West

ANDORRA LA VELLA (Reuters) - Cristiano Ronaldo came off the bench and scored an opportunist goal which set Portugal on the way to a 2-0 win in Andorra on Saturday that maintained their chances of qualifying directly for the World Cup.

Ronaldo's 63rd-minute goal, his 15th of the campaign, rescued Portugal as they struggled to break down Andorra and, followed by a second from Andre Silva, set up a mouth-watering showdown with Group B leaders Switzerland in Lisbon on Tuesday.

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