Ronaldo's Hungary run ends and how!

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Cristiano Ronaldo erupted from his scoring slump by netting his first two goals of the European Championship on Wednesday, helping Portugal earn a 3-3 draw with Hungary and sending both teams into the round of 16.

Ronaldo scored in the 50th and 62nd minutes, the first with a spectacular back heel, making him the first player to score in four consecutive European Championships.

Portugal ended up with three points in Group F from three draws, advancing as one of the top four third-place teams. Hungary won the group with five points, followed by Iceland in second with the same number of points. Iceland beat Austria 2-1 to eliminate the Austrians.

After not scoring in his team's opening two draws, the 31-year-old Ronaldo broke out at Stade de lyon to increase his record haul with his 59th and 60th career goals.

Iceland beat Austria

PARIS: Iceland, the smallest nation at the European Championship, delivered the feel-good story of the tournament by beating Austria 2-1 on Wednesday.

Iceland's victory, which came with virtually the last kick of the game, means the team has qualified for the round of 16. There it will meet England on Monday.

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