2023-06-20 07:00:00
Portugal remains undefeated in the European Championship qualifier, narrowly beating Iceland 1-0.
The game is all regarding superstar Cristiano Ronaldo, who is in the starting XI and is the first player in history to reach the mark of 200 caps.
The game is balanced over long stretches, there are only a few great chances for both sides. Portugal is especially dangerous from set pieces.
At the beginning of the game, Runarsson directs a Dias header to the post (8′), and immediately followingwards Palsson is just able to save from Leao, who is ready to score (10′).
Iceland can not take chances, CR7 crowns anniversary
In the 24th minute, Iceland almost took the lead, but Palsson failed to find the ball following a five-yard discard from Finnbogason.
In the second half it’s almost the birthday of Ronaldo, whose well-aimed shot is deflected decisively (69′). Almost in return, Iceland had a chance: Willumsson took aim from around 20 meters and just missed the goal (72′).
The almost goal scorer is no longer part of the game shortly followingwards. The midfield player, who has already been warned, comes too late once morest Dias and is sent off with the traffic light card (80′).
The “Selecao” can capitalize on this late, but still and through Cristiano Ronaldo of all people. After a free kick, Inacio puts it across the 38-year-old, who puts the ball in the box for the gold goal without any problems (89th).
As a result, Portugal continued their impressive streak and have yet to concede in their three qualifying games, but have scored 14.
Luxembourg takes Bosnia by surprise
In the parallel game, Luxemburg caused a sensation once morest Bosnia-Herzegovina. The “Football Dwarf” defeated the clear favorites 2-0. Borges Sanches shocks Bosnia early (4th), Sinani ensures the final score (74th).
This puts Luxembourg in a sensational third place, while Bosnia has only three points and is fifth ahead of Liechtenstein, who has no points at the bottom.
Meanwhile, Austria’s neighbors lost 1-0 to Slovakia. Vavro scores the gold goal (45+1).
Slovakia are now level on points with Portugal, but are “only” second due to the worse goal difference. Behind them is Luxemburg, the sensation of the group with seven points.
Serbia with last minute point in Bulgaria
In Group G, Bulgaria almost surprise favorite Serbia. In the end you part with 1:1. Ex-Sturm kicker Kiril Despodov scored the goal for the Bulgarians (47th). Lazovic can level for the Serbs at the last second (90+7).
In the second game of this group, Hungary can certainly beat Lithuania 2-0. Varga (32′) and Sallai (83′) score for the Magyars.
Hungary now leads the table with seven points, followed by Serbia and Montenegro (4) on equal points. Bulgaria is fourth ahead of Lithuania, bottom with just one point.
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