Portugal, Cristiano Ronaldo and Uzbekistan.
In Portugal’s second Group K match.
Portugal beat Uzbekistan 5-0 in Houston, with Cristiano Ronaldo scoring twice to answer criticism after the opening draw with DR Congo. The result ended Uzbekistan’s World Cup hopes and put Portugal back on course in Group K.
Ronaldo’s goals made him the first male player to score in six different World Cups, while Fabio Cannavaro praised his intelligence after the match. Portugal now regain control before a decisive group finish against Colombia.