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No winner of thumb, not a triumphant pose, no loud cheering – the end of his 16-month without goal in the jersey of the Portuguese national team Cristiano Ronaldo acknowledged with a smile.

free humbly and loads took the superstar received the congratulations of his teammates. His curious results with the help of the enemy shooter, who finished the 7-0 (1-0)-runaway victory over North Korea, ensured the long-hoped-for change in mood. “My goal was really fun,” joked the previously hapless striker of Real Madrid, “but I am very happy. Goal is goal”.

With a dazzling appearance this time against the overwhelmed football dwarf himself gave Portugal a brilliant perspective on the way to the target last sixteen. Before 63,644 visitors in Cape Town ensured Raul Meireles (29), Simão (53), Hugo Almeida (56), Tiago (60./89.) Liédson (81) and Cristiano Ronaldo (87) for the seventh highest victory in World Cup history and North Korea from early.

The actually known as a solo Cristiano Ronaldo proved after the final whistle as a team player. He readily gave the previously received award as “Man of the match” his teammates Tiago. “This was a very nice gesture from him,” said him latter.

“I’m thrilled – great football, great goals. That was a great day for Portuguese football and for Portugal,” praised coach Carlos Queiroz. And Almeida fell into raptures: “With such a large victory, we had never expected. Actually we wanted to win. But the game shows that we are in South Africa to write football history.”

With four points, Portugal ranges against Brazil on 25 June had a tie to get into the Round of 16 recovered. “It was important today, so many goals to shoot,” said midfield ace Tiago. Portugal now has three points and impressive nine goals ahead of runner-up Ivory Coast. Other hand, is for North Korea World Cup adventure – unlike in 1966 – after the preliminary round ended. “We have fallen apart after the 0:1. I take over as manager responsible for the wrong strategy,” said Kim Jong Hun.

In the new edition of the legendary World Cup quarter-finals of 1966 against the world rankings-105. Cristiano Ronaldo was guilty but over long distances a taste of his abilities. Only shortly before the end he was allowed to laugh at his quaint stumbling goal in the presence of national hero Eusebio, who was 44 years ago significantly involved in the 5-3 against the Asians, but still. After a long no goal of Real striker his fans a match against North Korea had promised.

Only in the initial phase provided North Korea a real struggle and put little pinpricks. A long shot by defender Cha Jong Hyok stroked napp on goal by Eduardo (11 over). Seven minutes later, the Portuguese goalkeeper by Hong Yong Jo was examined in the rebound Pak Nam Chol headed too high. While Cristiano Ronaldo usually showed only showpiece, and Tiago Meireles drove the game of the World Cup Fourth effectively forward. The replacement for the injured at the hip Deco was only after half an hour, a gap in the stable at the beginning of the defensive outsider. The fine through pass pushed the agile Meireles a safe.

After the tour, the favorite won more and more security. Portugal had maintained the thin edge initially, urged the “Selecção” after the break on the decision. First, Tiago (46) forced Ri Myon Guk to parade.

But it quickly became the keeper of his front men completely left out in the rain – three goals in seven minutes were the result. First met Simão (53) after his interaction of Meireles and Hugo Almeida. A short time later, the Werder striker was allowed to cheer, thanks to an exemplary header on his first World Cup Results (56th). By its reference to 4:0 by Tiago (60) Cristiano Ronaldo made his first sustained appearance. In the final stage, when North Korea broke then all dams.