1 of 5 | Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scoring a goal against Uzbekistan in the first half of a FIFA World Cup match Tuesday in Houston. Photo by Christian Brunskill/UPI | License Photo
June 23 (UPI) -- Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to score at six World Cups on Tuesday, finding the net twice in a win over Uzbekistan. He scored his first World Cup goal in 2006.
Ronaldo, who failed to score Wednesday against DR Congo, found the net in the sixth and 39th minutes of the 5-0 Group K triumph Tuesday in Houston. He fired seven shots, with five on target.
The 41-year-old forward drew first blood off a cross from Joao Cancelo, whio started that play by dribbling to the right side of the box. He then booted a pass through defenders. Ronaldo used his first touch to hit a shot past goalie Abduvohid Nematov and into the right side of the net.
Left back Nuno Mendes doubled the Portugal lead with a free kick in the 17th minute. Ronaldo netted his second score off an assist from midfielder Bruno Fernandes just before halftime.
