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Portugal got off to the perfect start, with Neves powering home a header from Pedro Neto’s cross in the sixth minute.

However, despite dominating possession they lacked a cutting edge and well into time added on in the first half their opponents made them pay.

Wissa rose unmarked to head past Diogo Costa in the Portuguese goal sparking wild celebrations on the pitch, the bench and among the Congolese fans in the stadium as the Newcastle forward registered his country’s first ever World Cup goal.

Bernardo Silva had started the day by joining Real Madrid on a free transfer but he ended it by watching from the bench after Martinez took him off at half-time.

Ronaldo finally had a chance to shine when presented with a chance by Francisco Conceicao’s pass but he fluffed his lines sending it wide.