Cristiano Ronaldo had a hand in a goal and hit a post on his return as Portugal concluded their 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™ preparations with a 5-1
The Real Madrid striker, who missed his country's previous two warm-up games because of thigh and knee injuries, was not at his brilliant best for long periods of a one-sided friendly in the United States.
Portugal, who were to fly to Brazil immediately after the match, start their World Cup assault against Germany on 16 June in Group G
Ronaldo quickly out of the blocks
With their next attack, Portugal took the lead, as Silvestre Varela crossed from the right and striker Hugo Almeida rose unmarked to crash home a header.
An experimental Irish side showed greater appetite for the fight in the second half and scored the best goal of the night, setting James M c Clean free in the box.
The Real Madrid striker, who missed his country's previous two warm-up games because of thigh and knee injuries, was not at his brilliant best for long periods of a one-sided friendly in the United States.
Portugal, who were to fly to Brazil immediately after the match, start their World Cup assault against Germany on 16 June in Group G
Ronaldo quickly out of the blocks
With their next attack, Portugal took the lead, as Silvestre Varela crossed from the right and striker Hugo Almeida rose unmarked to crash home a header.
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| Ronaldo quickly |
An experimental Irish side showed greater appetite for the fight in the second half and scored the best goal of the night, setting James M c Clean free in the box.
