SOCHI, Russia -- Three points from Uruguay's 2-1 win over Portugal in the round of 16 at the World Cup.
1. Cavani delivers as Uruguay send Portugal home
Edinson Cavani produced the most impressive international performance of his career with two stunning goals to send Uruguay into the World Cup quarterfinals --but a second-half hamstring injury against Portugal has now left the Paris Saint-Germain striker facing a battle to be fit for Friday's last-eight matchup against France.
In another pulsating World Cup clash -- far from the ugly, defensive game many had expected in Sochi - the oft-criticised Cavani scored an outstanding first-half header and then a majestic curling effort on 62 minutes to prove his class on the biggest stage
Pepe's headed equaliser on 55 minutes had given Portugal hope, but Cavani, who has earned a reputation for failing to deliver in the most important games for club and country, silenced his critics with a memorable showcase of centre-forward play.