Portugal demolishes North Korea

Portugal’s 7-0 drubbing of North Korea with three goals in the last ten minutes. saw the Asian eliminated from teh World Cup. Portuguese take a big step towards reaching the round of 16.

Raul Meireles, right, scores the first goal past North Korea's Pak Chol Jin, foreground left, and North Korea goalkeeper Ri Myong Guk. Photo: AP

Simao Sabrosa scores the second goal during the World Cup group G soccer match between Portugal and North Korea in Cape Town. Photo: AP

Portugal's Hugo Almeida, heads in his side's third goal, past North Korea goalkeeper Ri Myong Guk. Photo: AP

Portugal's Hugo Almeida, celebrates after scoring their side's third goal. Photo: AP

Simao Sabrosa competes for the ball with North Korea's An Yong Hak, left. Photo: AP

Athletic Miguel Veloso, heads the ball during the second half of the match. Veloso came in for Meireles in the 70th minute. Photo: AP

North Korea goalkeeper Ri Myong Guk, reacts as Portugal players celebrate a goal. Photo: AP

Liedson and teammates celebrate Portugal's fifth goal. Photo: AP

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