Portugal vs Uzbekistan
Match Report
Portugal swept past World Cup debutants Uzbekistan 5-0 in Houston, with Cristiano Ronaldo making history as the first player ever to score in six different FIFA World Cups. At 41, he opened the match in six minutes and ended the first half with a stunning brace.
Ronaldo's opener came via a João Cancelo cross in the 6th minute, before Nuno Mendes drilled a free-kick low into the near post in the 16th. Ronaldo doubled up in the 39th from a Bruno Fernandes through ball to put Portugal firmly in control. After the break, Abduvohid Nematov deflected into his own net for 4-0 in the 60th minute, and Rafael Leão capped the rout with a sharp finish in the 87th. No red cards or penalties.
The win sends Portugal top of Group K with three points and a commanding goal difference, while Uzbekistan face a steep climb in their first-ever World Cup campaign. Ronaldo's milestone gave the whole performance a historic feel that goes well beyond the scoreline.
Match Events
6'
14'
O. Khamrobekov(Holding)
17'
29'
A. Ganiev(Goal Disallowed - Foul)
39'
46'
46'
60'
63'
68'
R. Veiga(Roughing)
73'
87'
90+2'
90+2'
6'
14'
O. Khamrobekov(Holding)
17'
29'
A. Ganiev(Goal Disallowed - Foul)
39'
46'
46'
60'
63'
(Roughing)R. Veiga
68'
73'
87'
90+2'
90+2'
Statistics
66%Possession34%
17Shots7
9Shots on Target2
3Corners2
14Fouls15
2Offsides2
1Yellow Cards1
623Passes324
2Saves4
Injuries & Suspensions
Portugal
No injuries reported
Uzbekistan
Head to Head
1
Portugal wins
0
Draws
0
Uzbekistan wins
Goals: 5 - 0
