Cristiano Ronaldo became the first ever player to score in six World Cups with the opener against Uzbekistan as Portugal ran out 5-0 winners in a statement result to remind the world of his credentials on the biggest stages. A freekick routine fooled everyone as Nuno Mendes smashed home a freekick to score his first goal of the tournament. With qualification all but assured, Portugal look to their last group game with a lot more certainty than after their first group game against DR Congo.
Ghana and England played out a 0-0 draw with the highlight of the day a golden opportunity which Harry Kane blazed over the bar in the final stages. With England unable to break down Ghana’s low block, Thomas Tuchel’s men would be looking toward their final group game to assure first place in the group and get a favourable knockout draw.
Croatia and Colombia ran out 1-0 winners in their games against Paraguay and DR Congo respectively, its now on to matchday 3 in this World Cup that has not failed to live up to it’s hype.
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