Portugal 6 Switzerland 1 LIVE RESULT: Ronaldo replacement Ramos scores HAT-TRICK to book World Cup quarter-final spot
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PORTUGAL are through to the World Cup quarter-final thanks to a brilliant hat-trick from Goncalo Ramos against Switzerland.
Ramos put his side ahead with a stunning effort in his first ever start for Portugal, having replaced Cristiano Ronaldo, who was benched for the game.
Veteran Pepe made it 2-0 with a thumping header soon after before Ramos bagged his second of the game after half-time.
Raphael Guerrero added a brilliant fourth moments later before Manchester City's Manuel Akanji pulled one back for the Swiss.
Ramos then scored his hat-trick with a brilliant chip before Raphael Leao made it six.
- RESULT: Portugal 6-1 Switzerland
- Portugal XI: Diogo Costa; Diogo Dalot, Pepe, Ruben Dias, Guerreiro; William Carvalho, Bernardo Silva, Otavio, Bruno Fernandes; Gonçalo Ramos, Joao Felix
- Switzerland XI: Sommer; Fernandes, Schar, Akanji, Rodriguez; Freuler, Xhaka; Shaqiri, Sow, Vargas; Embolo
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52. Portugal 3-0 Switzerland
Dalot receives the ball on the right before sending a low driven cross towards the front post.
Ramos does well to get in front of his marker before tapping the ball through the legs of Sommer and into the back of the net from close range.
51. GOOOAAAAAAALLLLLLLL PORTUGAL!!!!!
Ramos strikes again!
50. Portugal 2-0 Switzerland
Switzerland have made one change.
Schar has been replaced by Comert.
From the grounds
SunSport's Dan King reports live from the Lusail Stadium.
"Absolute scenes here as a journalist, calm as you like, comes back into press box with what can only be plastic pint pots of beer for him and his mate.
"Portugal are certainly worth toasting so far.
"How's your luck - or judgement - Fernando Santos?
"Drop the man most people in the crowd came to see and give a first international start to a 21 year old.
"And Goncalo Ramos rewards his boss' faith with a dirty, dirty finish.
"It all started from a quick throw in by Raphael Guerreiro. Joao Felix gathered it, slipped it to Ramos who was on the half turn and took the ball beyond Fabian Schar before absolutely smashing it in at the near post.
"Ronaldo has never scored in the World Cup knockout stages. Ramos did it inside 17 minutes.
"It's not been a completely barren night for Portugal living legends, though.
"After Schar nodded a dangerous cross away from Ramos, Bruno Fernandes swung in a delicious corner and there was Pepe, leaping like a spring lamb rather than an old goat, to head the ball explosively past poor Yann Sommer.
"Pepe will be 40 in February and made his comeback from a knee injury as a substitute in Porto's last game before the World Cup. Ronaldo still had enough in his legs to join the frenzied celebrations.
"The Swiss rarely got out of neutral. The closest they came was when Diogo Costa made a mess of a cross by former West Ham player Edmilson Fernandes. Remo Freuler, part of Nottingham Forest's summer trolley dash, headed limply towards goal and Diogo Dalot cleared in true Peter Kay style.
"Xherdan Shaqiri also sent a long-range free kick narrowly wide, but Costa had it covered.
"Murat Yakin's side have offered little and are being outplayed.
"Felix is playing like a dream, Otavio is everywhere and Portugal look like a side well capable of winning not only this game but the whole tournament."
Kick Off - Portugal 2-0 Switzerland
We're back underway!
Half Time - Portugal 2-0 Switzerland
No Ronaldo? No problem.
On his first international start, Goncalo Ramos has proved that he is the perfect replacement for Cristiano Ronaldo.
The 21-year-old striker fired home a fantastic strike within the opening 20 minutes of the game to put his side into a crucial lead.
He has also continued to create goalscoring opportunities for his teammates throughout.
Credit: AP Half Time - Portugal 2-0 Switzerland
Portugal have made the most of their chances so far, but Switzerland are not completely out of this game just yet.
Half Time - Portugal 2-0 Switzerland
A very positive first half from Portugal.
No Ronaldo? No problem.
Credit: AP 45+3. Portugal 2-0 Switzerland
We're into the four minutes of added time.
Guerreiro attempts a shot on goal from the edge of the box, but his powerful effort swerves over the bar.
43. Portugal 2-0 Switzerland
Another chance for Portugal as Felix receives the ball in midfield before sending it through to Ramos.
The striker carries it towards goal before attempting to poke a shot into the bottom-right corner, but Sommer can make the save.
Schar is then booked for a late challenge on Felix in the build-up.
38. Portugal 2-0 Switzerland
Huge chance for Switzerland to narrow the gap as E.Fernandes crosses the ball into the box from the right.
Costa fails to deal with it first time and Freuler can head it towards goal from close range, but the Portuguese keeper gets the slightest of touches on the ball to slow momentum before Dias clears the danger.
34. Portugal 2-0 Switzerland
A corner is sent straight towards Pepe in the box, who rises above his marker to flick the ball into the back of the net with a superb header.
The 39-year-old becomes the second-oldest player ever to score at a World Cup! And what a time to do it!
Credit: AP 33. GOOOOOAAAAAAALLLLLLL PORTUGAL!!!!
Pepe writes his name on the scoresheet!
30. Portugal 1-0 Switzerland
Shaqiri lines up an audacious strike, but his effort flies wide.
29. Portugal 1-0 Switzerland
Switzerland have a free kick in a dangerous area following a foul on Embolo.
25. Portugal 1-0 Switzerland
Schar goes to ground with a knock, but he'll look to play on for now.
22. Portugal 1-0 Switzerland
Portugal are on the attack again.
The ball falls to Otavio on the edge of the box, he lines up the half-volley, but his effort flies directly into the hands of Sommer.
18. Portugal 1-0 Switzerland
What a statement from Ramos!
A throw-in is sent to Felix on the left, who cuts inside and sets the ball to Ramos just inside the box.
The 21-year-old quickly makes the turn and fires his shot into the top-left corner, leaving Sommer stranded at the front post!
Credit: Getty 17. GOOOOAAAAAAALLLLLLLLL PORTUGAL!!!
And just like that, they've done it!
And it's Goncalo Ramos with the goal!!!
What a finish!
16. Portugal 0-0 Switzerland
Portugal are looking much more comfortable on the ball now, but they're struggling to break past Switzerland's defensive line.
13. Portugal 0-0 Switzerland
E.Fernandes attempts to play the ball over to Shaqiri in the box from the right-back position, but his pass floats out for a Portugal goal kick.
8. Portugal 0-0 Switzerland
Switzerland are looking very organised in these opening stages.
Meanwhile, Portugal are struggling to retain possession.
4. Portugal 0-0 Switzerland
Embolo goes to ground after colliding with Dias.
His Switzerland teammates claim he was elbowed in the face, but the referee dismisses any claims of a card.
2. Portugal 0-0 Switzerland
Early chance for Portugal as Felix sends the ball through to Fernandes on the edge of the box, but the midfielder's touch is poor and he loses possession.
Kick Off
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