Cristiano Ronaldo in the legend, no one like him in goals in six World Cups in a row

Portugal sweeps away the disappointment of the draw against the Democratic Republic of Congo and overwhelms theUzbekistan by 5-0. Great protagonist Cristiano Ronaldoamong the most critical after the first match, author of a brace in the first half. After less than two minutes, Bruno Fernandes came close to scoring when his close-range left-footed shot was saved with his body by Abdullaev.

The result changes after just six minutes. Cancelo crosses from the right, Ronaldo attacks the near post well and pierces Nematov with a right hand on the fly. The former Real Madrid champion thus becomes the first player to sign at least one goal in six consecutive World Cup editions. Cr7’s first world championship goal dates back to 17 June twenty years ago, when he scored one of Portugal’s two goals against Iran.

The Portuguese team’s second goal came in the 17th minute. The referee awards a free kick from the edge of the box and, while everyone is expecting Ronaldo’s shot, he kicks instead Nuno Mendes who surprises the goalkeeper at his post and scores the 2-0.

Opportunity disallowed by VAR

In the 29th minute Ganiev returns the match with a wonderful shot into the corner from the edge, but the referee disallows it after reviewing the OUR for a previous foul committed by Fayzullayev on Cancelo.

Ronaldo’s brace

Once the scare was over, the hat trick arrived in the 39th minute. Bruno Fernandes advances with the ball at his feet and verticalizes for Ronaldowho passes Nematov with his right flat, scoring his personal double. At the end of injury time, Khusanov saves a new Ronaldo attempt off the line. Moments later, the referee blows the whistle for the end of the first half.

Second half and decisive own goal

The first chance of the second half materializes in the 13th minute, when Bruno Fernandes catches Ronaldo in the area with a perfect set-piece, but Nematov comes out in an avalanche and manages to save in the corner. A joy postponed for a few seconds, as from the next corner a melee arises that ends with an involuntary touch of Khusanov without Nematov being able to save him. It’s an own goal.

The fifth goal closes the match

In the 28th minute, Nematov clumsily missed a clearance with his feet but then made up for it by diving to block a left-footed shot from the usual Ronaldo. The 5-0 came in the 42nd minute. Semedo puts it in the center from the right, the defense sweeps badly and the new substitute rushes onto the ball Lionwho shoots unstoppably under the crossbar with his right foot.

Group standings

The result will no longer change. The Lusitanians thus rise in the rankings to 4, while the men of Cannavaro they remain at 0. Closing the second day of group K will be the match between Colombia and the Democratic Republic of Congo.