"Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice to become the all-time top scorer in World Cup qualifiers, but Portugal could not hold on as they drew 2-2 with Hungary. Marco Rossi's Hungary team manufactured a dream start, and were ahead after eight minutes when Szoboszlai's pinpoint corner was nodded in at the back post by Attila Szalai. However, Ronaldo dragged Portugal level just 14 minutes later when he pounced onto Nelson Semedo's pass to equalise from close range."
"The 40-year-old's insatiable appetite for goals continued as he volleyed in from Nuno Mendes' cross on the stroke of half-time. Portugal threatened to extend their advantage and struck the woodwork in quick succession through long-range efforts from Ruben Dias and Bruno Fernandes. However, Szalai nearly netted again when he connected with Milos Kerkez's teasing delivery, but the centre-back's header clipped the crossbar."
Portugal drew 2-2 with Hungary after conceding an early goal and a 91st-minute equaliser. Hungary led after eight minutes when Attila Szalai nodded in from Szoboszlai's pinpoint corner. Cristiano Ronaldo equalised from close range and volleyed in on the stroke of half-time to give Portugal the lead. Portugal hit the woodwork through Ruben Dias and Bruno Fernandes and saw Szalai's header clip the crossbar. Szoboszlai tapped in a stoppage-time leveller. The draw ended Portugal's six-match winning run but left Portugal top of Group F with qualification unresolved.
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