COLOMBO (News 1st) – Portugal routed Switzerland 6-1 on Tuesday (6) to advance to the quarterfinals at the FIFA World Cup football tournament in Qatar. 

Portugal coach Fernando Santos dropped Cristiano Ronaldo to the bench for the last-16 meeting with Switzerland and was rewarded with a hat-trick from replacement Goncalo Ramos and a stunning team display.

Gonçalo Ramos scored the competition's first hat trick. 

Portugal will next play Morocco on December 10th. 

The Moroccans upset 2010 World Cup champion Spain, 3-0, on penalty kicks, to advance to the quarterfinals for the first time.

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