Ronaldo Becomes Oldest World Cup Scorer as Portugal Rout Uzbekistan 5-0

Cristiano Ronaldo rolled back the years with a first-half brace as Portugal overwhelmed Uzbekistan 5-0 in their second Group K match. He struck inside six minutes to become his country’s oldest goalscorer at a World Cup, then added a second before halftime to move past Eusébio as Portugal’s all-time leading scorer at the tournament. This feat also placed him alongside Lionel Messi and Michael Laudrup as players to score for their nation at both the youngest and oldest ages in World Cup history. Nuno Mendes, an own goal from the Uzbek goalkeeper and a late strike by Rafael Leão completed the emphatic victory. Portugal now sit on four points and firm control of the group ahead of their final game. For Uzbekistan, the defeat sealed elimination in their debut World Cup campaign. They remain without a goal and will seek a consolation result against DR Congo in their last match.

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