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          Roman Shirokov's late strike sees Russia beat Ronaldo-less Portugal

          • PA Sport
          Nov 14, 2015, 04:25 PM

          Roman Shirokov's 89th-minute strike gave Russia a 1-0 win over Portugal in Saturday's friendly in Krasnodar.

          Russia were on top throughout as Portugal struggled without captain Cristiano Ronaldo.

          Artyom Dzyuba had a left-foot half-volley saved by the feet of Rui Patricio before hitting the bar with another shot, and Shirokov missed a good chance before half-time.

          Goncalo Guedes had an effort for Portugal saved by Igor Akinfeev, and Fyodor Smolov's goal was ruled out for a handball.

          But the game was wrapped up when Fedor Smolov's cross was touched into Shirokov's path and he buried the chance in the final minute.

          Head coach Leonid Slutsky -- currently combining the national team job with his CSKA Moscow duties -- has won five straight matches since replacing Fabio Capello.