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International friendly: Portugal punished by Cape Verde

<p>Blue Sharks, ranked 38 in the world, stun Ronaldo-less European giants 2-0 in international friendly</p>

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Cape Verde's Gege (second from left) celebrates after scoring against Portugal during their friendly at the Antonio Coimbra da Mota Stadium in Estoril on Tuesday

Cape Verde's Gege (second from left) celebrates after scoring against Portugal during their friendly at the Antonio Coimbra da Mota Stadium in Estoril on Tuesday

Lisbon: Cape Verde upset a weakened Portugal 2-0 at Estoril on Tuesday in an international football friendly. Portugal lacked many stars, including Cristiano Ronaldo, having won 2-1 at home against Serbia just 48 hours earlier in a Euro 2016 qualifier.

Cape Verde's Gege (second from left) celebrates after scoring against Portugal during their friendly at the Antonio Coimbra da Mota Stadium in Estoril on Tuesday. Pic/AFP
Cape Verde's Gege (second from left) celebrates after scoring against Portugal during their friendly at the Antonio Coimbra da Mota Stadium in Estoril on Tuesday. Pic/AFP 

The Blue Sharks scored twice within six minutes close to half-time at Estadio Antonio Coimbra da Mota for a rare away victory over European opposition.

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