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LUXEMBOURG (Reuters) – Andre Andre and Nani scored in each half to give an experimental Portugal a 2-0 win in Luxemburg in a friendly on Tuesday.

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Midfielder Andre broke the deadlock for the Euro 2016 finalists in difficult, wet conditions just after the half hour and Nani, celebrating his 29th birthday, scored direct from a free kick in the 89th minute.

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Cristiano Ronaldo, who also missed Saturday’s 1-0 defeat away to Russia, was among the regulars rested by Portugal coach Fernando Santos for the game.

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(Writing by Brian Homewood in Berne; editing by Toby Davis)

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