Portugal

2022 - 3 - 24

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World Cup European Qualifying Roundup: Portugal advances to ... (Sportsnet.ca)

Portugal, Wales, Sweden and North Macedonia all have advanced to the next round of the World Cup Qualifying playoffs after an eventful day in Europe.

The Czechs missed out on qualifying for a first World Cup since 2006. A draw would have been enough for the hosts to qualify as group winners. Ronaldo has played in soccer’s showcase event four straight times.

Portugal 3-1 Turkey match reaction: “It was undisputedly a deserved ... (PortuGOAL.net)

Portugal coach Fernando Santos and his players were naturally delighted after beating Turkey 3-1 at the Estádio do Dragão tonight to reach the World Cup ...

We are now focused on playing against Macedonia to win and qualify for the World Cup. We earned our advantage because of the way we controlled the midfield, but then we took the foot off the pedal and gave Turkey confidence. “We started the match well, but then we relaxed a bit and this gave Turkey confidence to pull a goal back. Although we had to go through a playoff, but we remained confident we’ll be at the World Cup. From that moment our opponents began playing and when we have less of the ball, we have more difficulties. “But I think it was undisputedly a deserved victory for Portugal.”

Portugal tops Turkey to keep World Cup hopes alive (TSN)

The 85th-minute penalty gave Turkey a chance for an equalizer after Portugal had opened a two-goal lead in their European qualifying playoff semifinal. But ...

A video review had awarded the penalty for a foul by José Fonte on Enes Unal. The 85th-minute penalty gave Turkey a chance for an equalizer after Portugal had opened a two-goal lead in their European qualifying playoff semifinal. The 37-year-old Ronaldo has played in soccer’s showcase event four straight times. “He needs to let himself go. “Now we have to focus on North Macedonia,” Santos said. “We lost some intensity but in the end the players responded well.

Portugal beats Turkey 3-1 to move closer to World Cup (unknown)

PORTO, Portugal (AP) — The Portugal fans at the Estádio do Dragão looked stunned when the referee returned from the video review booth and pointed to the ...

Portugal survive late Turkey scare to clinch UEFA World Cup play-off final spot (unknown)

Only one of Portugal or Turkey will keep their World Cup qualification dreams alive when they meet in a single-elimination UEFA playoff in Porto.

Portugal have dominated the opening stages and the home side take the lead!!!! The influential Pepe is out due to COVID-19 and Joao Cancelo and Renato Sanches are suspended. Ronaldo and co will already have one eye on the final on March 29!!! An awful penalty from the veteran hitman. 7th Min: Portugal dominating possession in the early stages with Bernardo Silva and Diogo Jota looking to pick holes in the Turkey defence. Portugal are in the driving seat as Otavio hangs up a cross to the far post and Liverpool star Jota peels away to nod the hosts 2-0 up. 21st Min: Almost a rapid response from Turkey in their first real attack of the game as Cengiz Under races in behind and dinks a cross to the back post but Berkan Kutlu heads wide under pressure from Diogo Dalot. 80th Min: Demiral is booked for a pull on Otavio as the game heads into the final ten minutes in Porto. 1 1 3 3

Soccer – Portugal survive late drama to beat Turkey in World Cup playoff semi (unknown)

By Fernando Kallas PORTO (Reuters) - Portugal survived a nervy finale to move one step closer to reaching the World Cup with a 3-1 win over Turkey, wh...

Yilmaz scored following a one-two with Cengiz Under and had the chance to equalise from the spot after the video assistant referee spotted a foul in the penalty area, but sent his effort soaring high over the bar. But Portugal took their foot off the gas in the second half and allowed the visitors to get into the game. But I’m glad we reacted very well.