Lisbon: Portugal beat Uzbekistan 5-0 in World Cup Group K and moved a major step closer to the knockout stage. Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice in the first half and became the first footballer to find the net at six different World Cups.
According to Emirates News Agency, the Portuguese national team now has four points from two matches and a significantly safer position in the fight to qualify for the knockout stage.
The goals for Portugal came from Ronaldo at the 6th and 39th minutes, Mendes at the 17th minute, an own goal by Nematov at the 60th minute, and a final goal by Leao at the 87th minute.
