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Portugal Put On a Show, Hammer Uzbekistan 5-0
Full-Time: Portugal 5-0 Uzbekistan
Portugal deliver a commanding performance as they beat Uzbekistan by 5-0. They secure all three points and take a major step towards the Round of 32.
Cristiano Ronaldo made history by becoming the first player ever to score in six different FIFA World Cups, opening the scoring before adding a second later in the first half.
Nuno Mendes doubled Portugal’s advantage with a superb free-kick, while an unfortunate Abdukodir Khusanov own goal extended the lead after the break. Substitute Rafael Leão completed the rout with a powerful late finish.
Uzbekistan showed moments of promise and forced a handful of saves, but Portugal controlled the contest throughout, creating chance after chance and limiting their opponents to few clear opportunities.
