Summary

  • Use audio icon at top of page to listen to BBC Radio 5 Live commentary from Lusail Iconic Stadium

  • RESULT: Portugal 6-1 Switzerland - Goncalo Ramos, who replaced Cristiano Ronaldo in the starting XI, scores a hat-trick. Pepe, Raphael Guerreiro and Rafael Leao also on target

  • Manuel Akanji scores consolation goal for Switzerland

  • Portugal will face Morocco, who beat Spain on penalties in their last-16 match, in the quarter-finals on Saturday

  1. 'Switzerland finding their feet'published at 19:32 Greenwich Mean Time 6 December 2022

    Portugal 1-0 Switzerland

    Rob Green
    Former England goalkeeper on BBC Radio 5 Live

    In the last few minutes, Switzerland will feel a bit better about themselves. They've just found their feet again. They're getting back into the game and having sustained possession.

  2. Portugal in controlpublished at 19:32 Greenwich Mean Time 6 December 2022

    Portugal 1-0 Switzerland

    Phil McNulty
    BBC Sport chief football writer at Lusail Stadium

    Portugal have got some real talent in their side even without Cristiano Ronaldo and they are comfortable here against an unambitious Switzerland.

    Xherhan Shaqiri's free-kick a moment of danger but Portugal looking the more impressive so far.

  3. Postpublished at 19:31 Greenwich Mean Time 6 December 2022

    Portugal 1-0 Switzerland

    Not amoosed.

    Switzerland fan dressed as a cowImage source, Getty Images
  4. Postpublished at 31 mins

    Portugal 1-0 Switzerland

    The corner is unable to match the shot from Xherdan Shaqiri as Bruno Fernandes heads away at the near post.

  5. Postpublished at 19:31 Greenwich Mean Time 6 December 2022

    Portugal 1-0 Switzerland

    Emma Sanders
    BBC Sport at Lusail Stadium

    Xherdan Shaqiri immediately went to get the ball for the free-kick. He was always going to shoot as he was looking at the goal for a few minutes before taking it. The Swiss fans behind the goal were waving their flags in anticipation and he wasn't far off!

  6. Postpublished at 30 mins

    Portugal 1-0 Switzerland

    Ruben Dias fouls Breel Embolo as the Switzerland man tries to get through the Portugal defence.

    Switzerland have a free kick some 30 yards from goal and Xherdan Shaqiri fancies it. He hits it really well and Diogo Costa palms it behind to concede a corner.

  7. Postpublished at 19:28 Greenwich Mean Time 6 December 2022

    Portugal 1-0 Switzerland

    Rob Green
    Former England goalkeeper on BBC Radio 5 Live

    Portugal have so many options on the ball. They're one pass away from cutting through Switzerland again, they've just got to find that pass.

  8. Postpublished at 27 mins

    Portugal 1-0 Switzerland

    Lots of pressing from the front from Goncalo Ramos as he hunts down Edimilson Fernandes with the ball on the right flank. Great energy from the youngster but how long will he be able to keep that up?

  9. get involved

    'Vindicated'published at 19:26 Greenwich Mean Time 6 December 2022

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    Fernando Santos and everyone involved with Portugal football is vindicated.

    Sam

    Portugal are a completely different team without Ronaldo. They're really good!

    Seth

    Fernando SantosImage source, Getty Images
  10. 'Switzerland need a breather'published at 19:26 Greenwich Mean Time 6 December 2022

    Portugal 1-0 Switzerland

    Rob Green
    Former England goalkeeper on BBC Radio 5 Live

    Portugal are playing so comfortably and creating chances. Can Switzerland stay in the game until half time at just 1-0? They need to get a breather just for five minutes.

  11. Postpublished at 25 mins

    Portugal 1-0 Switzerland

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    He might not look it, but surely Fernando Santos is feeling very smug about his bold team selection right now.

    There's currently a break in play for Fabian Schar to receive treatment after taking a knock.

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    Get Involvedpublished at 19:23 Greenwich Mean Time 6 December 2022

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    Maybe Sean at 1901 should be v selective about re-watching KO games? Brazil first half, England second halves, Messi and pens shoot outs - have I missed anything?!

    Simon

    In reply to Sean 19.01, bemoaning the lack of football until Friday. There are FA Cup replays being televised to fill the void on the next two evenings. Failing that, there is option of going out to watch a non league game in his local area if that appeals.

    Paul

  13. Postpublished at 19:23 Greenwich Mean Time 6 December 2022

    Portugal 1-0 Switzerland

    Rob Green
    Former England goalkeeper on BBC Radio 5 Live

    For a player that has played so little international football, his intelligence is there, you can see him knowing. It's an instinctive thing, not a coach thing.

    Goncalo RamosImage source, Getty Images
  14. Postpublished at 22 mins

    Portugal 1-0 Switzerland

    Portugal are turning on the style now and Goncalo Ramos is having the game of his life.

    He is onto a high ball and though he gets a bit of luck after his first touch bounces back off Fabian Schar, he is able to get a shot off that is saved by the Switzerland keeper.

  15. Postpublished at 19:23 Greenwich Mean Time 6 December 2022

    Portugal 1-0 Switzerland

    Rob Green
    Former England goalkeeper on BBC Radio 5 Live

    The finish shows Ramos' ability and also the confidence he has. He shouldn't really be shooting from that angle but he does take it on. Wow. He took it on and then some.

  16. Postpublished at 20 mins

    Portugal 1-0 Switzerland

    Two shots so far tonight.

    One on target. One goal.

    The graphic below shows the acute angle from which Goncalo Ramos smashed in the opener.

    Portugal v Switzerland
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    Get Involvedpublished at 19:21 Greenwich Mean Time 6 December 2022

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    Andris: With the squad they have, why aren't Portugal considered more of World Cup contenders... they have some decent players even on the bench.

    John: Ronaldo who???

    Goncalo RamosImage source, Getty Images
  18. Postpublished at 19:20 Greenwich Mean Time 6 December 2022

    Portugal 1-0 Switzerland

    Cristiano Ronaldo has never scored in the knockout stage of a World Cup. It has taken his replacement Goncalo Ramos just 18 minutes into his first appearance in one.

  19. 'A rocket from Ramos'published at 19:20 Greenwich Mean Time 6 December 2022

    Portugal 1-0 Switzerland

    Rob Green
    Former England goalkeeper on BBC Radio 5 Live

    It's an absolute rocket. It just flew past Sommer who turned around in complete shock. It's a ball into Ramos' feet and he hammers it in at an angle. Sommer didn't see it, it was so powerfully hit. It's a good job the net was there.

    Both of his feet were off the ground. He hit it that hard. Sommer has got no chance because it was just blitzed past him.

    Goncalo RamosImage source, Getty Images
  20. Postpublished at 19:20 Greenwich Mean Time 6 December 2022

    Portugal 1-0 Switzerland

    Emma Sanders
    BBC Sport at Lusail Stadium

    There it is! It's not been a great start to the match but Portugal looked dangerous as soon as they got close to the box. A stunning finish from a tight angle. Yann Sommer just watched it fly past him. The camera pans to Cristiano Ronaldo on the bench again for his (subdued) reaction. This is going to happen all night...