PLAYER RATINGS: Bruno Fernandes steals the show from Cristiano Ronaldo for Portugal... but Edinson Cavani flops in trying to replace Luis Suarez as Uruguay's World Cup hopes dangle by a thread
- Portugal secured a 2-0 win over Uruguay to reach the last-16 of the World Cup
- Bruno Fernandes scored twice in a man of the match display from the midfielder
- Uruguay dropped Luis Suarez for Edinson Cavani but the forward struggled
- Cristiano Ronaldo showed glimpses of his best as Portugal racked up second win
- Click here for the latest World Cup 2022 news, fixtures, live action and results
Portugal became the third team through to the last-16 of the World Cup after seeing off Uruguay 2-0 thanks to a Bruno Fernandes double.
Despite Cristiano Ronaldo's claims to have opened the scoring, it was Fernandes who was credited with Portugal's goals and they helped Fernando Santos's side record back-to-back wins to join Brazil and France in the knock-out stages.
Here is how both sides rated at the Lusail Stadium.
![Bruno Fernandes scored twice as Portugal sealed a last-16 spot after beating Uruguay](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/11/28/22/65022761-11478503-image-a-20_1669675155783.jpg)
Bruno Fernandes scored twice as Portugal sealed a last-16 spot after beating Uruguay
Portugal (4-3-3)
Diogo Costa - Had his nervy moments, including a clearance that bounced off a forward and off target but he was otherwise composed and stood strong during a period of strong Uruguay pressure in the second half. 7.5
Joao Cancelo - Busy up and down the right flank and while he offered little from an attacking perspective, Uruguay found little joy in trying to attack his side of the pitch. 7
Ruben Dias - Had to provide the pace in the Portugal defence and while being outdone by Bentancur's run in the first half he otherwise had a solid game. 7
Pepe - Still going strong as he approaches his 40th birthday and while his excellent showing was aided by facing an ageing attack, he still looks top class in the defence. 7
![Despite approaching 40 years old, Pepe put in a solid display at centre-back for Portugal](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/11/28/22/65026445-11478503-image-a-21_1669675242136.jpg)
Despite approaching 40 years old, Pepe put in a solid display at centre-back for Portugal
Nuno Mendes - Came into the team in place of Raphael Guerreiro but didn't even make it to the end of the first half after being forced off injured. His dejected reaction suggested his World Cup may be all over. 6
Bernardo Silva - Appeared to have a quiet game but the Manchester City star often had a clever ball in him to keep Portugal's attacks ticking over. 7
Ruben Neves - Not as involved as his team-mates despite playing in central midfield. Was booked for a poor challenge before then getting hit by a robust tackle in the second half shortly before his departure. 6.5
William Carvalho - Like Neves couldn't really get involved in the game but should have scored in the first half with a volley following Ronaldo's shoulder pass. 6.5
Bruno Fernandes - Even if you don't credit him with the first goal he could still have had a hat-trick having hit the post and forced an excellent save with a volley. Looked close to his Manchester United best. 8
Cristiano Ronaldo - Outrageous to try and claim the opening goal but he looked sharp and the tasty shoulder pass in the first half showed he still has the skill to shine. 6.5
![Cristiano Ronaldo showed some bright moments before departing as a substitute late on](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/11/28/22/65026533-11478503-image-a-22_1669675375380.jpg)
Cristiano Ronaldo showed some bright moments before departing as a substitute late on
Joao Felix - The quietest of Portugal's forwards but even he had his moments, running through in the first half before stabbing wide of the post. 6
SUBSTITUTES
Raphael Guerreiro - Dropped from the starting XI after the 3-2 win over Ghana but soon returned to replace Mendes but Uruguay found space attacking his left flank in their bright second half spell. 6.5
Rafael Leao - The AC Milan star got involved quickly after coming on and showed neat skill and touches on the left. Convincing enough to display to keep up the hype around the 23-year-old's undoubted talent. 6.5
Uruguay (4-3-3)
Sergio Rochet - Could do little about Portugal's goals and made an excellent save to deny Fernandes' fierce volley at the end. Does he lack the experience of Fernando Muslera though? 6.5
Sebastian Coates - The former Liverpool defender came into the side but allowed Ronaldo to ghost in behind him in the moments leading up to Portugal's opening goal. 6
![Sebastian Coates came into the Uruguay XI having been left out of their first game](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/11/28/22/65026695-11478503-image-a-26_1669675670286.jpg)
Sebastian Coates came into the Uruguay XI having been left out of their first game
Diego Godin - One of the Uruguay defenders caught flat footed for Portugal's opening goal before being replaced to allow Uruguay to make attacking changes. 6
Jose Gimenez - Conceded the late penalty but was desperately unfortunate to be penalised for it. Was overall one of Uruguay's best defenders. 7
Mathias Olivera - Endured a poor evening on the left flank, struggling on the ball and losing the ball 13 times. 5
Guillermo Varela - Had looked lively on the right side for Uruguay but it was him sitting deep that allowed Ronaldo to remain onside for Portugal's opener. 6.5
Rodrigo Bentancur - Nearly scored one of the goals of the tournament and was excellent in the first half as Uruguay's most creative and dangerous threat. Faded in the second period though. 7
![Rodrigo Bentancur was unfortunate not to open the scoring for Uruguay in the first half](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/11/28/22/65026657-11478503-image-a-25_1669675602391.jpg)
Rodrigo Bentancur was unfortunate not to open the scoring for Uruguay in the first half
Federico Valverde - Once Portugal scored, he appeared to improve after exploiting space on the right and was unfortunate to be on the losing side. 7.5
Matias Vecino - Couldn't really get involved on the ball and the biggest impact he made was on Ruben Neves with a crunching challenge before he made way. 6
Darwin Nunez - Poor game from the Liverpool forward, bumbling a good chance wide in the first half after a terrible touch and never really causing a threat. 6
Edinson Cavani - Given the nod to start in place of Luis Suarez but did nothing with his starting XI place to suggest he is the correct fit after failing to produce anything of of note before being hooked. 5
![Edinson Cavani did little in the Uruguay attack before being replaced in the second period](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/11/28/22/65026625-11478503-image-a-24_1669675522149.jpg)
Edinson Cavani did little in the Uruguay attack before being replaced in the second period
SUBSTITUTES
Facundo Pellistri - Immediately looked bright after coming on but the Manchester United was soon shackled 10 minutes after his second half appearance. 6
Giorgian De Arrascaeta - Like Pellistri, was a welcome change for the South American side after Portugal's opener as he helped inject some energy into a flagging team. 6.5
Maxi Gomez - Very unlucky to find the post seconds after coming on with an excellent effort from the edge of the box. 6
Luis Suarez - Did more than Cavani, suggesting he could return to the XI for the next match - yet missed a chance at the near post we have so often seen him hammer home over the years. 6
![Luis Suarez should have scored after coming on as a substitute for Uruguay in the second half](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/11/28/22/65022393-11478503-image-a-23_1669675476262.jpg)
Luis Suarez should have scored after coming on as a substitute for Uruguay in the second half
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