New Delhi [India], June 16 (NT): in the second league match of FIFA 2018 Portugal's irrepressible captain Cristiano Ronaldo scored an eye-catching late free kick to mark a World Cup hat-trick.

The first epic match in the FIFA World Cup 2018 between Iberian cousins - Spain and Portugal was draw as both team shared a dramatic 3-3 goals in an action-packed Group B match on Friday in Sochi.

In this match an astonishing free kick from Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo was center of attraction and now he has completed his 51st career hattrick.

In spite of having been rocked by the overthrowing of Julen Lopetegui on Wednesday, Spain's fortitude remained strong as they came back from a goal down twice through Diego Costa before a booming strike from full back Nacho set their lead.

The game saw an electric start that was likely as the referee pointed to the penalty spot in less than three minutes after a challenge from Nacho gone Real Madrid partner Cristiano Ronaldo floored inside the box.

On a related note Spain will lock horns with Portugal while Iran will face Morocco, on Wednesday.(NT)