Portugal edges past Hungary to maintain World Cup charge

Portugal clinched a 3-2 win over Hungary at the Puskas Arena during Tuesday's slate of World Cup qualifiers, backing up their opening Group F victory, 5-0 against Armenia last week.

Barnabas Varga gave the home side the lead before Bernardo Silva's leveller for Portugal.

Cristiano Ronaldo netted a record-extending 141st international goal with a spot-kick just before the hour.

Varga thought he had grabbed a point for Hungary, only for Joao Cancelo to snatch all three for Portugal with four minutes left.

Hungary slipped to third in the standings behind Armenia who beat Ireland 2-1.