Ronaldo scores twice as Portugal rout Uzbekistan

Portugal have defeated Uzbekistan at the FIFA World Cup.

Report informs that the European side claimed a 5-0 win in the Group K Matchday 2 game held at Houston Stadium.

Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice, finding the net in the 6th and 39th minutes. The other goals came from Nuno Mendes in the 17th minute, an Uzbekistan own goal in the 60th minute and Rafael Leao in the 87th minute.

The match was officiated by Moroccan FIFA referee Jalal Jayed.

In the group's other match, Colombia will face the Democratic Republic of the Congo at 06:00 (GMT+4).