Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo (2nd L) celebrates his goal with teammates during their international friendly football match against Netherlands at Algarve stadium near Faro August 14, 2013. REUTERS/Rafael Marchante
(Reuters) - A late Cristiano Ronaldo tap-in salvaged a 1-1 home draw for an injury-ravaged Portugal side against the Netherlands in a lukewarm friendly in the Algarve stadium on Wednesday.
The Dutch, boasting a perfect record of six wins out six in World Cup qualifying Group D, drew first blood through midfielder Kevin Strootman who fired in a clean left-foot shot from just outside the box after 17 minutes.
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