Portugal 6-1 Switzerland What Are The Ma

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Portugal 6-1 Switzerland What Are The Ma

While some might have felt that Portugal faced a tough test on Tuesday night, the European giants put on a rampant display as they breezed their way to the World Cup quarter-finals.Although many of the pre-game headlines might have been stolen by Cristiano Ronaldos omi sion, Portugal put in arguably the best performance from this winters tournament.Although the former European champions might have signed off their Group H campaign with a last-gasp 2-1 lo s against South Korea last week, Fernando Santos men came roaring back here.With 21-year-old Goncalo Ramos making real World Cup history as he bagged a stunning hat-trick on the biggest night of his young career, goals from Pepe, Raphal Guerreiro and Rafael Leo clinched an iconic win for the Navigators.While Switzerland might have left Qatar with a consolation strike as Manchester City defender Manuel Akanji poked home from close range just before the hour mark, it was a nightmare display from the Ro socrociati.On a night when Portugal cruised their way to Los Angeles Rams Accessories the World Cups quarter-finals with a real statement, we have taken a look at the main talking points.Goncalo Ramos Los Angeles Rams Jackets Remember the nameWhile it might have been a certain five-time Ballon dOr winner who had been the key talking point prior to Tuesdays showdown, it was another Portuguese attacker who rightfully stole all of the headlines in Qatar.Although Benficas starlet might have been as surprised as many to be given the leading role here, Ramos put on a remarkable display as he wrote his name in the World Cup history books.Opening the scoring with a thunderous effort after just 17 minutes and putting on a real clinic, Ramos became the first player at this years tournament to bag a World Cup hat-trick in the Middle East.Becoming the youngest scorer of a World Cup hat-trick in over six decades, Ramos will now find his stock at an all-time high and has certainly handed Santos side a new dimension.While the 21-year-old might have only been making his first international start for the former European champions, he caused Switzerland a string of i sues and put in a real Man of the Match display here.Despite some back home feeling that Ramos was a shock inclusion in Santos squad this winter, the Benfica starlet is riding a real wave.Portugal shine amidst more Ronaldo controversyAlthough Santos might be hoping that it will be his sides stellar 6-1 romp will be that steals all of the headlines on Tuesday, the 68-year-old will know that Ronaldos omi sion will be a major talking point.Appearing to have had an altercation with Portugals veteran bo s after their late 2-1 lo Matt Gay Jersey s against South Korea last week, many were left stunned to see the now-former Manchester United talisman sat on the bench.However, while Ronaldo might be at the heart of another controversy following last months infamous interview with Piers Morgan, there is no doubt that Portugal found top gear with their record-breaking skipper sat on the sidelines.With Ramos hat-trick proving that Santos got the big call right on Tuesday night, it will be interesting to see what Ronaldos role will be over the next fortnight.Still looking for a new club after completing a me sy divorce from the Premier League giants, the likes of Bruno Fernandes also once again impre sed outside of Ronaldos shadow.Although the five-time Ballon dOr winner might still be one of footballs most iconic stars, it appears that Portugal are better suited without their MVP.Can Portugal really go all the way?Although Portugal might have opened this years World Cup tipped as a dark horse pick, there is no doubt that the former European champions made a real statement on Tuesday night.Watching fellow European giants Spain come crashing out earlier in the day after a stunning penalties Los Angeles Rams Men Jersey defeat at the hands of Morocco, Santos squad were simply hoping to avoid another World Cup banana skin here.However, with Ramos spearheading a Portugal performance that is certainly one of the most compelling from this winters tournament, the Navigators also sent a me sage to the rest of world footballs elite.Desperate to finally get their hands on a maiden world crown on December 18th, Santos high-flying squad will now turn their attention to a quarter-final showdown against Morocco this weekend.Really setting their knockout stage bar and showing just what theyre capable of in Qatar, Portugal could be smelling a path to make real history this month.With the likes of Belgium, Spain, Uruguay and Germany already crashing out and returning home early, Santos squad are now priced at 13/2 with to go all the way this winter.Match Report:Portugal: Costa, Dalot, Pepe, Dias, Guerreiro, Silva, Carvalho, Otavio, Fernandes, Ramos, FelixSubs: Leao, Vitnha, Ronaldo, Neves, HortaSwitzerland: Sommer, Rodriguez, Schar, Akanji, Xhaka, Freuler, Sow, Vargas, Fernandes, Embolo, ShaqiriSubs: Zakaria, Seferovic, Comert, Okafor, JashariGoals: Portugal: Ramos (17, 51, 67), Pepe (33), Guerreiro (55 Jonah Williams Jersey ), Leao (90+2) Switzerland: Akanji (58)Yellow Cards: Comert, ScharRed Cards: N/AReferee: Cesar Ramos
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