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Watch Cristiano Ronaldo score four goals against Lithuania in Euro 2020 qualifying

Ronaldo scored early in the first half and added three more in the second

Ben Burrows
Wednesday 11 September 2019 10:57 BST
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Portugal's forward Cristiano Ronaldo
Portugal's forward Cristiano Ronaldo (AFP/Getty Images)

Cristiano Ronaldo scored four goals as Portugal hammered Lithuania 5-1 in Euro 2020 qualifying on Tuesday night.

Ronaldo scored early in the first half and added three more in the second after the hosts had levelled the match before the interval. Real Betis midfielder William Carvalho wrapped up the scoring in stoppage time.

It was the second consecutive qualifying victory for Portugal after they opened Group B with two straight draws at home. They move into second place with eight points, five points behind Ukraine. Third-place Serbia, who won 3-1 at Luxembourg, have seven points.

The defending European champions, dominated throughout in Vilnius, finishing with 31 total attempts on goal.

Check out all four of Ronaldo's goals in the video above.

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