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Portugal will compete in the final qualifying
playoffs next week for one of the three remaining spots at the
July 20-Aug. 20 tournament in New Zealand and Australia.
Winger Jessica Silva opened the scoring in the 17th minute and
Dolores Silva doubled Portugal's lead in the 42nd minute from
the penalty spot.
Striker Ana Capeta scored twice in the second half before
Tatiana Pinto wrapped up the scoring with a 79th-minute header.
Portugal, looking to secure World Cup qualification for the
first time, will on Wednesday face the winners of the playoff
between Cameroon and Thailand.
This year's World Cup, where the United States are defending
champions, will be the first edition to feature 32 teams.
(Reporting by Manasi Pathak in Bengaluru; Editing by Peter
Rutherford)
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