The Real Madrid striker headed home a fourth-minute corner to give his side the lead at the Luzhniki Stadium, yet the last score of 1-0 did not mirror the adjust of play.
The outcome implies Morocco are the primary group to be dispensed with from the current year's competition. Morocco ruled for most of the game, driving their rivals over into their own half and an execution reminiscent of their dismal, at the end of the day triumphant, Euro 2016 campaign.
Nordin Amrabat inspired in assault for Morocco, and a heavenly spare from Rui Patricio after a Younes Belhanda header helped keep Portugal ahead.
Juventus' Medhi Benatia likewise spurned a decent shot for Herve Renard's side to pull level, however, Portugal did what's necessary to hang on for the win, but without winning any hearts and brains.
Portugal takes after their draw against Spain with a tight win. The fantasy closes for Morocco who was denied by an early objective from Cristiano Ronaldo. They too have tasted overcome in both their group games like Egypt.
