[Sports] Dias involved as Portugal earn big win over Armenia

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Ruben Dias played the full 90 minutes for Portugal as they defeated Armenia 5-0 in their opening World Cup qualifier.

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.

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.

 

 

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