Ronaldo, Portugal advance

Cristiano Ronaldo thought he scored but the goal eventually was credited to Bruno Fernandes in Portugal’s 2-0 win over Uruguay, a result that secured the team a place in the last 16 of the World Cup.

Fernandes curled in a cross from the left that barely went over the head of Ronaldo and bounced into the far corner of the net in the 54th minute to give Portugal a 1-0 lead.

Ronaldo wheeled away in celebration, believing he had scored his ninth World Cup goal and second of this year’s tournament.

After repeated close-up replays, it was awarded to Fernandes.

“I don’t really think it matters who scored,” Fernandes said about the first goal. “The feeling at the time was that he [Ronaldo] touched the ball — I was crossing it to him — but what’s important was we moved into the next round.”

Brazil 1, Switzerland 0:

Brazil overcame the absence of Neymar to advance to the round of the 16.

Casemiro scored in the 83rd minute with a shot from inside the area to put Brazil in the last 16 with a match to spare in Group G.

Neymar stayed at the team’s hotel treating a right ankle injury sustained in the opener in Qatar. Team doctors have not yet given a timetable on his return — or said if he will return at all.

Switzerland needs a win against Serbia to guarantee its spot in the next stage.

Ghana 3, South Korea 2:

Mohammed Kudus scored twice, including the goahead goal after South Korea evened the match in the second half, and Ghana staved off elimination.

Mohammed Salisu also scored for the Black Stars, who lost their opening match against Portugal and were in need of points for a chance to reach the knockout round.

Down 2-0, Cho Geu-sung scored both of South Korea’s goals about three minutes apart early in the second half to even the game.

Cameroon 3, Serbia, 3:

Vincent Aboubakar scored one goal and created another as Cameroon rallied from down 3-1 for the draw.

He lobbed it over goalkeeper Vanja MilinkovicSavic in the 64th minute and then set up striker Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting two minutes later.

The game was the first of the World Cup in which both teams gave up a lead.