Yerevan: Ruben Dias played the full 90 minutes for Portugal as they defeated Armenia 5-0 in their opening World Cup qualifier, APA reports. Bernardo Silva was also an unused sub for the Group F game played at Republican Stadium in Yerevan. Joao Felix and Cristiano Ronaldo both bagged braces while the other goal was scored by former City defender Joao Cancelo.
According to Azeri-Press News Agency, the other two teams in Group F are Republic of Ireland and Hungary and they meet this evening at Aviva Stadium with a 19:45 (UK) kick-off. Roberto Martinez’s men are next in action on Tuesday in Budapest as they take on Hungary in the Puskas Arena with a 19:45 (UK) start.
Meanwhile, James Trafford was an unused sub for England as the Three Lions defeated Andorra 2-0 in Group K. A first-half own goal from Christian Garcia and a header after the break from Declan Rice did the damage at Villa Park. Thomas Tuchel’s side, missing John Stones who had to pull out as a precaution earlier this week, now travel to Belgrade to take on Serbia on Tuesday. The game takes place at Stadion Rajko Mitic with a 19:45 (UK) kick-off.