World Cup round-up: Portugal secure win and ticket to Russia

European champions Portugal got the victory they required over Switzerland to book their place in next year’s World Cup in Russia.

The Swiss required just a point in Lisbon to avoid a play-off and it seemed their game-plan was based on that target as Vladimir Petkovic operated a counter-attack approach.

Classy Portugal, with Cristiano Ronaldo back in the starting team, carried too much quality and scored in each half to seal a 2-0 win. They may have clinched the group on goal difference, but proved to be the far superior team at the Stadium of Light.