2010 World Cup: Day 11

Author:
SI Staff
Publish date:
Jun 21, 2010

2010 World Cup: Day 11

Portugal 7, North Korea 0

Cristiano Ronaldo had a goal (his first for his country in a non-friendly match since 2008) and an assist to help Portugal eliminate North Korea and close in on advancing to the knockout rounds.

Portugal 7, North Korea 0

Six players scored for Portugal, including Hugo Almeida (pictured), who made it 3-0 in the 56th minute. Portugal struck for six second-half goals.

Portugal 7, North Korea 0

Tiago, shown here celebrating with Miguel Veloso, was the only Portugal player to score twice.

Chile 1, Switzerland 0

Switzerland was forced to play a man down for the final 60 minutes after Valon Behrami (11) was sent off with a straight red card for rough play.

Chile 1, Switzerland 0

Without Valon Behrami (back), whose ejection was challenged by teammates, the Swiss couldn't hold off Chile's formidable attack in the second half.

Chile 1, Switzerland 0

Mark Gonzalez (11) scored on a header in the 75th minute as Chile won its second match in a row. Before Gonzalez broke through, the Swiss hadn't allowed a World Cup goal in nearly 560 minutes, a tournament record.

Spain 2, Honduras 0

Honduras keeper Noel Vallardes allowed two goals to Spain, both courtesy of David Villa. Spain rebounded after its tournament-opening loss to Switzerland.