Bola.net – Portugal closed their journey in Euro 2024 Qualification perfectly. Monday (20/11/2023), Portugal defeated Iceland with a score of 2-0 in the final matchday duel in Group J.
Playing at the Estadio Jose Alvalade, Portugal did not relax their intensity even though they were certain to qualify. Roberto Martinez continues to field his best squad, including Cristiano Ronaldo.
Iceland fought back well, but Portugal was still too tough. This time Portugal’s two winning goals were scored by Bruno Fernandes (37′) and Ricardo Horta (66′).
This victory confirmed Portugal’s perfect run to finish as winners of Group J with 30 points from 10 matches. Come on, check out the complete match review, Bolaneters!
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The course of the match
Duel between players in the Portugal vs Iceland match, Euro 2024 Qualification (c) AP Photo/Armando Franca
Portugal still plays with the best formation even though they are certain to qualify for the Euro 2024 finals. Iceland also tries to fight back, but the difference in level is clear.
Portugal’s attacks from the first minute only produced results in the 37th minute. Silva’s backheel pass was received by Bruno at the edge of the penalty box, followed by a low shot into the bottom left corner. Goal! Portugal 1-0 Iceland.
Winning doesn’t make the match easier for Portugal. Iceland’s defense was quite tight. Cristiano Ronaldo clearly shows frustration.
In the second half, Iceland fought back with extra energy. Portugal cannot freely develop their game.
It was only in the 68th minute that Portugal’s second goal arrived. The attack scheme was from the left side, Felix’s shot was blocked by the goalkeeper, Ronaldo continued, who was again pushed over by the goalkeeper, then Horta shot the second rebound into the open goal. Goal! Portugal 2-0 Iceland.
Iceland had a golden opportunity in the 90th minute. Oskarsson’s shot was blocked by Costa, but the rebound landed perfectly for Traustason, but unfortunately his shot hit the post.
There were no additional goals until the end of the match plus four minutes of injury time. Score 2-0 for Portugal’s victory.
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Lineup
Duel between players in the Portugal vs Iceland match, Euro 2024 Qualification (c) AP Photo/Armando Franca
PORTUGAL (4-2-3-1): Diogo Costa; Joao Mario (63′ Raphael Guerreiro), Ruben Dias, Goncalo Inacio, Joao Cancelo (87′ Joao Neves); Otavio (75′ Vitinha), Joao Palhinha; Bernardo Silva (62′ Ricardo Horta), Bruno Fernandes, Joao Felix (87′ Bruma); Cristiano Ronaldo.
ICELAND (4-3-3): Hakon Rafn Valdimarsson; Hjortur Hermannsson, Sverrir Ingason, Victor Palsson, Gudmundur Thorarinsson; Arnor Sigurdsson, Isak Bergmann Johannesson (62′ Traustason), Willum Willumsson (62′ Ellertsson); Jon Dagur Thorsteinsson (62′ Gudjohnsen), Alfred Finnbogason (46′ Oskarsson), Johann Gudmundsson.
2023-11-19 22:51:00
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