World Cup Roundup

Portugal 7, North Korea 0 CAPE TOWN, South Africa -- Portugal put on the most dominant performance of the World Cup, routing North Korea 7-0 on Monday and eliminating the Asian nation from the tournament. Simao Sabrosa, Hugo Almeida and Tiago scored over an eight-minute span in the second half, after Raul Meireles' 29th-minute goal gave Portugal the lead. Substitute Liedson added another in the 81st. Cristiano Ronaldo ended his goalless streak the 87th minute, and Tiago added his second goal two minutes later. Ronaldo had not scored for his nation in a non-friendly match since the 2008 European Championship. The win moves Portugal into second place in Group G with four points, two behind Brazil. The Ivory Coast has one point, and North Korea can't advance in the tournament after two straight losses. Chile 1, Switzerland 0 PORT ELIZABETH, South Africa -- Substitute Mark Gonzalez scored on a header in the 75th minute as Chile beat 10-man Switzerland to move closer to a spot in the final 16 at the World Cup. Gonzalez headed home a pass from fellow sub Esteban Paredes, who had gotten around the staunch Swiss defense and crossed to Gonzalez at the back post. Gonzalez's downward header beat goalkeeper Diego Benaglio. Before Chile scored, Switzerland set a World Cup record in the 69th minute by going 551 minutes without allowing a goal, breaking the mark of 550 held by Italy at the 1986 and 1990 tournaments. Chile has won both its games in Group H. Switzerland played a man down since the 31st minute when midfielder Valone Behrami was sent off with a straight red card for rough play. The win gives Chile six points and first place in the group. Switzerland and Spain each have three, and Honduras is still stuck on zero. South American power Heading into the final matches of the opening round, South American clubs have eight wins, two draws and no losses. That includes 2-0 records for Argentina, Brazil and Chile.