Portugal blasts Switzerland and will face Morocco in the quarter-finals

Portugal are in the quarter-finals. Thanks to a big victory (6-1) against Switzerland, the Seleção das Quinas joined Morocco, executioner of Spain.

It’s a mountain that stood in front of Switzerland in the round of 16 of the World Cup on Tuesday 6 December. Surprised by South Korea on the last day of the group stage, Fernando Santos’ men did not give up to easily overcome The Nati (6-1) and ensure their place among the quarter-finalists of the competition, in Qatar.

Portugal, however without Cristiano Ronaldo, left on the bench at kick-off, concretized their great domination in the first period by leaving for the locker room with the advantage thanks to goals from Gonçalo Ramos (1-0, 17th) and Pepe (2-0, 33rd.). For the second half, Portugais very quickly folded the score thanks to a new goal from Ramos (3-0, 51st) then Guerreiro (4-0, 55th).

Manuel Akanji saved the honor for Switzerland (4-1, 58th), but Gonçalo Ramos, the great architect of this Portuguese victory, came to register the first title of this World Cup (5-1, 67th) then Rafael Leão closed the festival (6-1, 90th+2). Thus, Portugal easily eliminates La Nati and goes to the quarter-finals where they will face Morocco impressive winner of Spain after penalty shootout.