By HOUSTON — Cristiano Ronaldo rebounded from a lackluster start to his sixth World Cup and led Portugal to a dominant victory over Uzbekistan on Tuesday, renewing hope that the team is a contender for the title.
Ronaldo scored two goals to help Portugal roll to the 5-0 win and move on from its disappointing performance in the opening 1-1 draw with Congo.
The 41-year-old Ronaldo became the first player to score in six different World Cup tournaments with his goals, adding another impressive accomplishment to his storied career. He was named man of the match.
