Ronaldo moves onto 99 as Portugal qualify for Euro 2020


Soccer Football - Euro 2020 Qualifier - Group B - Luxembourg v Portugal - Stade Josy Barthel, Luxembourg City, Luxembourg - November 17, 2019 Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo scores their second goal REUTERS/Johanna Geron

LUXEMBOURG (Reuters) - Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 99th international goal as the defending champions edged past Luxembourg 2-0 in difficult conditions away from home on Sunday to qualify for Euro 2020.

Bruno Fernandes broke the deadlock in the 39th minute and Ronaldo wrapped it up with four minutes left to ensure that Portugal finished second in Group B with 17 points, three ahead of Serbia who drew 2-2 with Ukraine.

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