Ronaldo bows out as Cavani's brace take Uruguay into quarter-finals

Messi and Ronaldo bow out of Fifa World Cup 2018 on the same day as Edison Cavani scores two goals to take the South American giants into the quarterfinals, eliminating Portugal

Edinson Cavani scored twice as Uruguay shattered Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup dream with a 2-1 victory over Portugal here.

Paris Saint-Germain striker Cavani curled home a superb 62nd-minute winner to settle a thrilling second round duel in Sochi, sending Uruguay into the quarter-final clash against France next Friday.

Cavani had already given Uruguay an early lead but it was cancelled out in the 55th minute by Pepe's free-header goal. Pepe's goal was the first time the South Americans' defence had been breached in this tournament, but they stood firm after that showing signs of a defence that can help the team go