Ronaldo roars back with a brace as Portugal routs Uzbekistan (opens original article in a new tab)

Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice to lead Portugal to a 5-0 win over Uzbekistan in the World Cup, marking his sixth consecutive tournament goal and boosting the team's chances in Group K.

• Cristiano Ronaldo scored two goals to lead Portugal to a 5-0 victory over Uzbekistan in the World Cup Group K match.
• Ronaldo became the first player to score in six World Cup tournaments and was named man of the match.
• Portugal's coach Roberto Martínez defended his decision to start Ronaldo, citing the team's improved performance and maturity.