Sunday, November 13, 2016

8-goal Belgium rout in WCup qualifier; Ronaldo settles for 2 (The Associated Press)

Netherland's Arjen Robben, left, celebrates his goal with his team mate Bas Dost during their World Cup Group A qualifying soccer match against Luxembourg at the Josy Barthel stadium in Luxembourg on Sunday, Nov 13, 2016. (AP Photo/Laurent Dubrule)

Belgium enjoyed an eight-goal rout in World Cup qualifying on Sunday, and Cristiano Ronaldo managed just two - and missed a penalty - as Portugal also won. Belgium, which beat Estonia 8-1, and Switzerland extended their perfect starts to join Germany as the only European teams with four straight wins on the road to Russia. Switzerland's 2-0 win over the Faeroe Islands ensured it stayed top in Group B from prolific Portugal, which beat Latvia 4-1.


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