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World Cup qualifying play-off: Cristiano Ronaldo gives Portugal first-leg lead to take to Sweden

LISBON, PORTUGAL - NOVEMBER 15:  Martin Olsson and Per Nilsson of Sweden show their dejection as Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal turns away to celebrate after scoring during the FIFA 2014 World Cup Qualifier Play-off First Leg between Portugal and Sweden at Estadio da Luz on November 15, 2013 in Lisbon, Portugal.  (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
Image: Cristiano Ronaldo: Scored a late header to give Portugal a slender lead

Cristiano Ronaldo's late header gave Portugal a 1-0 win over Sweden in the first leg of their World Cup qualifying play-off in Lisbon.

Portugal Team Statistics Sweden
1 Goals 0
0 1st Half Goals 0
3 Shots on Target 2
12 Shots off Target 3
4 Blocked Shots 1
14 Corners 4
12 Fouls 13
3 Offsides 3
2 Yellow Cards 2
0 Red Cards 0
84.2 Passing Success 59.2
11 Tackles 16
81.8 Tackles Success 68.8
67.6 Possession 32.4
58.5 Territorial Advantage 41.5
475 Total Passes 233
63 Total Crosses 12
162 Lost Balls 139
46 Recoveries 35
65.4 1st Half Poss. 34.6
68.6 2nd Half Poss. 31.4