Ronaldo, Portugal get by Russia

MOSCOW— Cristiano Ronaldo set aside his legal troubles to score the winning goal for Portugal on Wednesday in a 1-0 victory over host Russia in the Confederations Cup. Meanwhile, Mexico asserted its superiority in the second half against New Zealand to avoid a Confederations Cup embarrassment on Wednesday, coming from behind to win a fiery Group A encounter 2-1 that ended in a brawl in Sochi. Mexico and Portugal are tied atop the group with four points.