Published November 16,2024
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Portugal booked their place within the 2024-25 UEFA Nations League quarterfinals after the hosts hammered Poland 5-1 in a Friday match in Porto.
At Dragao Stadium, Portugal broke the impasse in a fast counterattack in minute 59 as AC Milan star Rafael Leao scored a robust header following left-back Nuno Mendes’ cross.
In the 71st minute, Portugal have been awarded a penalty after a handball by Polish defender Jakub Kiwior. Captain Cristiano Ronaldo scored from the white spot to double the lead.
Bruno Fernandes, who performs for Manchester United on the membership aspect, made it 3-0 by way of a screamer after 80 minutes. Three minutes later, Pedro Neto scored Portugal’s fourth purpose within the penalty space.
Ronaldo was on the scoresheet once more as he scored an overhead kick to make it 5-0 within the 87th minute.
Polish midfielder Dominik Marczuk scored a comfort purpose for the guests to finish the scoring. All six objectives have been scored within the second half.
Roberto Martinez’s Portugal proceeded to the knockout stage of the match.
Portugal received the Nations League Group A1 with 13 factors in 5 matches.
Croatia are second with seven factors earlier than the final matches.
Poland and Scotland have 4 factors every after matchday 5.
Scotland beat 10-man Croatia 1-0 in Glasgow in a Friday match as Aston Villa midfielder John McGinn scored the winner close to the top of the match.
On Nov. 18, Croatia, that are ready for a final eight spot, will host Portugal in Split. Poland will face Scotland in Warsaw on the identical day.
Portugal joined Italy, France, Germany and Spain within the Nations League final eight.
The League A quarterfinals can be held in March 2025. The remaining of the match can be performed in June.
– Already-qualified Spain win group after toppling Denmark
Spain, which have already certified for the quarterfinals, received at Denmark 2-1 in a Friday Group A4 match.
Mikel Oyarzabal and Ayoze Perez have been the scorers for the nationwide staff at Copenhagen’s Parken Stadium. Gustav Isaksen scored a late purpose for Denmark.
Spain have 13 factors to win the group, and Denmark are on seven factors and is second.
Third-place Serbia have 5 factors after a 1-1 draw with Switzerland in Zurich. Switzerland bottomed the group with two factors and can be relegated to the second-tier League B.
In their subsequent fixture, Spain will host Switzerland on Nov. 18 to conclude the group part whereas Serbia set to play a essential house match in opposition to Denmark on the identical day.
Serbia should win subsequent week’s match to make the quarterfinals.
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Source: www.anews.com.tr