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Russia Rush Out of Confederations Cup
While it was a cruise into the semi-finals for a Ronaldo-inspired Portugal, hosts, Russia had nightmare, becoming the first host nation since Korea/Japan 2002 to fail to make it beyond the group stage in the FIFA Confederations Cup.
Russia got stunned 1-2 by Mexico which came second in Group A behind European champions, Portugal.
The hosts initially looked primed to get to the semi-finals when Alexander Samedov opened scoring in the first half. But Mexico’s Nestor Araujo levelled up before Hirving Lozano got the winner.
For Portugal, they predictably beat the New Zealand. After initial resistance by the Oceania team, New Zealand eventually crumbled 4-0.
Cristiano Ronaldo, with rumours abound of him being rested ahead of the game, started and was Portugal’s protagonist once more. He hit the crossbar with a header before converting a first half penalty after Danilo had been felled by Tommy Smith.