FIFA World Cup
POR Portugal Portugal - UZB Uzbekistan Uzbekistan
- R. Leão 87'
- A. Nematov 60'
- C. Ronaldo 39'
- N. Mendes 17'
- C. Ronaldo 6'
Full time: Portugal 5-0 Uzbekistan
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End of second half
Full-time
90'
+ 4
Wide!
Rafael Leão crosses into the penalty area for Ronaldo, but he's at full stretch and can't direct the ball on target.
90'
+ 3
Close!
Francisco Trincão is not far away from adding a sixth Portugal goal as he steers a first-time effort just beyond the far post. Superb build-up play from Ronaldo and Mendes to create that.
90'
+ 2
Substitution
90'
+ 2
Substitution
90'
Five added minutes
Still time for Ronaldo to complete his hat-trick...
88'
It's five!
Portugal attack up the right-hand side with Semedo. His low cross is just behind Ronaldo, but perfect for Rafael Leão, who sweeps an emphatic first-time finish into the top corner.
Goal probability 
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
84'
Fierce hit!
Fernandes from downtown, but Nematov is equal to it. The loose ball was just out of Ronaldo's reach...
83'
Substitution
82'
Attack, attack, attack
There's a really open feel to the game in the closing stages, with Portugal out to extend their lead and Uzbekistan chasing a morale-boosting consolation.
77'
Half chance!
Ronaldo is dispossessed in the final third as Uzbekistan counter. It's quickly worked up to Shomurodov, who strikes the ball cleanly from 18 yards, but can't keep his shot down.
76'
Substitution
75'
Hat-trick hunting
Ronaldo closes down the Uzbekistan goalkeeper, who's slow to clear. The Portugal captain is first to the loose ball and turns to shoot goalwards, but Nematov recovers, diving to his right to push the shot to safety.
73'
Substitution
72'
Nearly!
Portugal are straight back on the attack with Nuno Mendes. He charges up the left-hand side and cuts a ball back for Ronaldo, whose goal-bound shot is blocked.
70'
Hydration break
Portugal are cruising to victory in Houston, but they won't want to let up. Goal difference could be key in Group K, especially if Colombia beat Congo DR later today.
69'
In the book
Uzbekistan play it out from the back and look to progress the ball down the right, but Veiga bodychecks Ganiev to thwart a promising attack, earning the defender a booking.
65'
Attacking change
Another change for Portugal as Martínez aims to rest players ahead of Matchday 3: João Félix makes way for Francisco Trincão.
63'
Substitution
61'
Clear daylight
Fernandes' corner towards the near post finds a way through to Khusanov, who scores an own goal after having no time to react.
59'
Off the training ground
Wow! Almost a fourth for Portugal and what a goal that would have been. Ronaldo shapes up to take a trademark free-kick but jogs past the ball, before Fernandes clips the ball over the wall and into his path - Nematov is on hand to make a superb stop.
55'
Wide!
Shukurov cuts onto his left foot before unleashing a shot low towards Costa's goal, which is deflected behind for a corner that is played short before Ronaldo heads the ball clear.
52'
Costa tested
Fayzullaev, who scored Uzbekistan's goal against Colombia, forces Portugal's custodian into a comfortable save. The chance came after the AFC representatives almost played themselves into trouble at the opposite end.
48'
From distance!
João Félix unleashes an effort from around 30-yards, and it sails narrowly over Uzbekistan's crossbar. Portugal are starting the second half like they did the first - with intent.
46'
We're back under way!
Portugal get the ball rolling again, and there's changes for both nations. Nélson Semedo and Francisco Conceição replace João Cancelo and Pedro Neto in like-for-like changes. For Uzbekistan, Mozgovoy and Alijonov enter the fray.
Kick-off!
45'
+ 7
Substitution
45'
+ 7
Substitution
45'
+ 7
Substitution
45'
+ 7
Substitution
Half-time: Portugal 3-0 Uzbekistan
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Half-time
45'
+ 6
Almost a fourth!
Cancelo plays in another delicious cross into the path of Ronaldo, who lifts the ball over the onrushing Nematov but Khusanov is on hand to clear the ball off the line.
45'
+ 6
Ending with intent
Portugal are looking to end the half strongly, but Uzbekistan are able to clear their crosses.
45'
+ 2
Into added time
The fourth official has signalled six additional minutes.
42'
Deserved lead
xGoals
The xGoals value of a club is calculated from the sum of all goal probabilities (goals and shots on goal) of that team. During a match, it’s easy to see whether the club is performing better than expected (goals > xGoals) - or maybe even higher (xGoals > goals).
xGoals
3
1.02
0.07
0
Goals
It's three!
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Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
35'
In search of a third
Pedro Neto continues to be lively down Portugal's right, ghosting past his marker, but this time his cross is cleared.
30'
Goal ruled out
Ganiev strikes the ball beautifully into the top corner past Diogo Costa from range but it's ruled out for a foul on Cancelo in the build-up after Uzbekistan pressed Portugal high up the pitch to force a defensive error.
28'
A way back in?
Since the hydration break, Uzbekistan have seen more possession of the ball but so far, it's in front of Portugal's defensive block.
23'
In control
Portugal are enjoying themselves out there. Fernandes and Mendes link up well down the left, which leads to Uzbekistan losing their cool and conceding a free-kick on the edge of the penalty area. Fernandes clips another ball in, but Uzbekistan are able to clear the danger.
19'
Looking for a response
Portugal are caught sleeping which allows Nasrullaev to try his luck from the left, but Diogo Costa is alert to the situation to deny the attacker.
It's two!
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Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
14'
Free-kick in a dangerous position
Pedro Neto has been lively down Portugal's right, and now he's won a free-kick on the edge of the box after being brought down by Xamrobekov. Ronaldo lines up to take it...
Milestone achieved
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Ronaldo!
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Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
5'
Millimetres away!
Mendes whips in a delightful cross from the left with pace into the path of Ronaldo but the Portugal captain, at full stretch, can't connect with the ball.
3'
Early chance!
The ball is played into João Neves, who turns on a dime before laying the ball off for Fernandes. The Manchester United man forces Nematov into an early save, but the resulting corner doesn't amount to anything.
2'
Playing with intent
Already Portugal are looking to assert their dominance. Every outfield player is in Uzbekistan's half, but their opponents are quick to instigate the press.
1'
Off we go!
Uzbekistan get the ball rolling!
Kick-off!
Kick-off approaching
The teams are out, the national anthems are being played and we're moments from a ball being kicked in Houston, USA.
Milestone in sight
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Ready and waiting
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More on that Uzbekistan team
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More on that Portugal team
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Starting line-up: Uzbekistan
Formation:3-4-2-1
Uzbekistan subs
Yusupov, Ergashev, Alijonov, Sayfiev, Eshmurodov, Ulmasaliyev, Urozov, Mozgovoy, Iskanderov, Jiyanov, Urunov, Khamdamov, Esanov, Amonov, Sergeev
Starting line-up: Portugal
Portugal subs
Sa, Silva, Semedo, Araujo, Dalot, Inacio, Costa, Nunes, Silva, Neves, Ramos, Trinçao, Leao, Guedes, Conceiçao
Last time out: Portugal
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Last time out: Uzbekistan
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