Portugal scores seven against North Korea

Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) -- Portugal scored seven goals to beat North Korea and improve their chances for qualification for the World Cup second round.

Tiago scored double, while Raul Meireles, Simao Sabrosa, Hugo Almeida, Liedson and Cristiano Ronaldo recorded one goal to their names.

The victory improved chances of Portugal to book place in the last 16. Even if Portugal lose their final game to Brazil, the Ivory Coast will need to beat North Korea and overturn a nine goal differential.