Record-breaking Ronaldo strikes late as Portugal sink Hungary
Portugal skipper Cristiano Ronaldo celebrated becoming the first player to surface in five European Championships with a brace because they got their title defence off to an absolute focus on a 3-0 victory over a determined Hungary on Tuesday.
Ronaldo's 87th-minute penalty after a foul on Rafa Silva meant he overtook Michel Platini for most European Championship goals scored, taking his tally to 10, after Raphael Guerreiro's deflected goal had given them the lead 3 minutes earlier.
Ronaldo, who missed a sitter in the first half, then delivered the final blow to a spirited Hungary side with a goal after an excellent Portugal move around in stoppage time.
Before Portugal's goal rush, Hungary thought they had snatched a first win over the visitors within their 14th meeting much to the delight of a packed stadium when Szabolcs Schon had the ball in the web. But the winger's effort was disallowed for offside in the build-up.
