(Reuters) - Portugal had to settle for a place in next month's World Cup playoffs despite beating 10-man Luxembourg 3-0 in their final Group F qualifier in Coimbra on Tuesday.
The Portuguese finished second in the group, one point behind Russia who clinched top spot thanks to a 1-1 draw at Azerbaijan.
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