'I'm back': Record-breaker Ronaldo fires Portugal to 5-0 win over Uzbekistan
Ronaldo became the first player to score in six World Cups as Portugal moved to four points and strengthened its hold on Group K.
- On Tuesday at Houston Stadium, forward Cristiano Ronaldo guided Portugal to a 5-0 victory over Uzbekistan, scoring twice to become the first player ever to score in six FIFA World Cups.
- Following a 1-1 draw against DR Congo last week, Portugal coach Roberto Martinez faced criticism over his lineup but maintained trust in Ronaldo, retaining the veteran forward as a starter.
- Ronaldo opened scoring in the 6th minute, followed by defender Nuno Mendes in the 17th. Portugal added an own goal in the 60th and forward Rafael Leao scored in the 87th, while Uzbekistan's 28th-minute goal was overturned by VAR.
- This win moves Portugal to four points in Group K, while the result leaves Uzbekistan on the brink of elimination from knockout-round contention pending Colombia's match against DR Congo.
- Colombia plays DR Congo later Tuesday, with a victory securing their advancement, while Portugal's final group match against Colombia is scheduled for Saturday, June 27, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami.
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