FIFA World Cup: Ramos 'tricks as Portugal seal quarterfinal spot | As it happened

Goncalo Ramos is pumped up after scoring the first goal. Photo: AFP/Patricia De Melo Moreira

Goncalo Ramos, who started in place of Cristiano Ronaldo, starred with a hat-trick as Portugal crushed Switzerland 6-1 in their World Cup last-16 clash on Tuesday.

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Ramos scored a stunner in the 17th minute, while Pepe headed home off a corner in the 33rd as Portugal led 2-0 at the break. Ramos scored again on resumption of play and Raphael Guerreiro made it 4-1 before Manuel Akanji pulled one back.

Ramos notched up his hat-trick in the 67th, while Rafael Leao completed the tally in injury time.

Pepe celebrates his goal. Photo: Twitter@FIFAWorldCup

Portugal will meet Morocco in the quarterfinals on Saturday.

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