POR vs ICE; Get live updates, stats, and highlights from the UEFA EURO Group J match between Portugal and Iceland.
1 min read 11/20/2023, 11:10 PM IST
Within the UEFA EURO Bunch J coordinate between Portugal and Iceland at Estadio Jose Alvalade in Lisbon, Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal secures a idealize 10. Salecoa rises triumphant against Iceland, with Ronaldo falling brief of including to his objective count in his 205th appearance for Portugal. In spite of his disappointment, Salecao clinches most extreme focuses from the gather arrange, guaranteeing capability for Euro 2024.
Within the 92nd diminutive, Iceland hits the woodwork as Traustason’s volley strikes the bar, and Costa assembles the ball in relief. Ronaldo, whereas weaving through Iceland’s defense, comes up short to require the shot interior the box. Portugal makes it two as super sub Ricardo Horta scores from near range after Icelandic goalkeeper Valdimarsson spills the ball interior the six-yard box. The primary half concludes with Portugal driving, affability of Bruno Fernandes‘ shocking objective.
Bruno Fernandes breaks the halt within the 36th miniature with a marvelous long-range shot into the foot right corner. Portugal, as of now qualified for Euro 2024, applies gigantic weight, with Iceland’s brave protective play surrendering to their persistent assault. Within the to begin with half, Portugal takes 15 shots compared to Iceland’s couple, without upsetting Portuguese goalkeeper Diego Costa. Ronaldo and Inacio come near to scoring, but Fernandes’ extraordinary exertion demonstrates definitive.
At halftime, Portugal leads in its 10th amusement of the Euro 2024 qualifiers. Whereas Ronaldo and his group have secured their spot within the mainland occasion in Germany following summer, Iceland points for a positive result to upgrade its chances of qualifying for Euro through the UEFA Countries Association B playoff way.
