Live Report – 90 min: Portugal

The 2022 World Cup qualifying campaign kicks off at this time, with Portugal and Cristiano Ronaldo at the center meeting Azerbaijan (House 1) at the Allianz Stadium in Turin. From the same house, the Serbian team meets Ireland. In house 5 an intriguing battle between Belgium and Wales, while in house 7 the Norwegian team is hosted by Gibraltar.

Portugal – Azerbaijan 0: 1 (House 1)

The Salsas were given, on paper, a game in which they were not supposed to encounter any special problems. Fernando Santos’ team and its biggest star, Ronaldo, are dreaming of lifting the World Cup for the first time in history and the road there begins with today’s victory. On the other hand, the Azeris will try to create a huge surprise.

Cristiano Ronaldo (Reuters)Cristiano Ronaldo (Reuters)
Cristiano Ronaldo with the ball (Reuters)Cristiano Ronaldo with the ball (Reuters)
Bernardo Silva during the game (Reuters)Bernardo Silva during the game (Reuters)

37 minutes, Portugal went up to 0: 1: Almost half of the Azeris lasted, but it was precisely a misunderstanding between the goalkeeper and Maxim Medvedev after raising to the field that led to an unfortunate self-goal by the defensive player.

Medvedev's own goal (Reuters)Medvedev’s own goal (Reuters)
Portugal players celebrate (Reuters)Portugal players celebrate (Reuters)

Belgium – Wales 1: 3 (House 5)

A deal that promises a lot. The Red Devils, who are considered by many to be one of the strongest teams in the world, got a not-so-simple home with the rival from the British Isles and also the Czech Republic. The Belgians want to rise in part from the first place and for that they will have to get a good result from the British. On the other hand, Gareth Bale and his friends are also interested in running for the prestigious factory and will try to surprise.

De Brauna and the Czar.  Heroes of the Revolution (Reuters)De Brauna and the Czar. Heroes of the Revolution (Reuters)

11th minute, Wales went up to 0: 1: The host in shock, the Welsh stung early as Harry Wilson enjoyed Gareth Bale’s cooking and finished well to the left corner.

Harry Wilson Celebrates (Reuters)Harry Wilson Celebrates (Reuters)

22 minutes, Belgium equalized to 1: 1: The Belgians were not intimidated by the early lag, Thurgan Hazar found Kevin de Bruyne in a brilliant delivery, the Manchester City midfielder kicked a powerful ball and spun to the right corner. A wonderful goal by KDB.

Belgium players celebrate with Kevin de Bruyne (Reuters)Belgium players celebrate with Kevin de Bruyne (Reuters)

28 minutes, Belgium went up to 1: 2: A rapid reversal of the Red Devils. This time the Czar was on the occupier’s standard, when he received a long ball from Thomas Munia and scored from close range.

Belgium players celebrate with Thurgan Hazar (Reuters)Belgium players celebrate with Thurgan Hazar (Reuters)

72 minutes, Belgium went up to 1: 3: The victory of the Belgians was promised. Romulo Lukaku got a golden opportunity from the penalty spot and was not confused.

Lukaku celebrates (Reuters)Lukaku Celebrates (Reuters)

More in the same house:

Estonia – Czech Republic 6: 1. Lamb to Estonia: Ranu Sapinen (11), became Czechos: Patrick Schick (18), Antonin Barak (27), Tomasz Suczek (32, 43, 48), Jacob Gennekto (56).

Serbia – Ireland 1: 3 (House 1)

In the same house, there will be a particularly intriguing game between two teams of equal level. On the one hand the strong Serbs will not want to disappoint in Belgrade, but on the other hand the Irish present a talented, young and promising team.

Serbia players celebrate (Reuters)Serbia players celebrate (Reuters)

19th minute, Ireland went up to 0: 1: The guest got on the board first, Callum Robinson picked up a great one for Alan Brown, who with a powerful and wonderful shot to the left side of the goal found the net.

40 minutes, Serbia equalized to 1: 1: The host got back to business thanks to Dusan Valahovic from Fiorentina, who enjoyed cooking by Dusan Tadic and kicked in from an extension.

Serbia players celebrate (Reuters)Serbia players celebrate (Reuters)

69 minutes, Serbia went up to 1: 2: The upheaval is complete. Alexander Mitrovic from Fulham put his side ahead for the first time in the game.

Mitrovic celebrates (Reuters)Mitrovic celebrates (Reuters)

75 minutes, Serbia went up to 1: 3: The third cooking in Tadic’s game and the second for Mitrovic, who completed a quick double that decided the game’s fate.

Mitrovic celebrates with his friends (Reuters)Mitrovic celebrates with his friends (Reuters)

Gibraltar – Norway 3: 0 (House 7)

The Norwegians aim to score three easy points, in one of the most comfortable away games the European continent has to offer. The Norwegians, with whom the powerful Netherlands and Turkey are also at home, know that nothing but victory will help the goal.

Swanson celebrates with Netherlands (Reuters)Swanson celebrates with Netherlands (Reuters)

43 minutes, Norway went up to 0: 1: The visitors translated the advantage on the field into the goal of Frederick Midetsu found Alexander Sorrellot who scored the first.

Sorrelot Celebrates (Reuters)Sorrelot Celebrates (Reuters)

45 minutes, Norway went up to 0: 2: Just before the break, Arling Holland and his teammates doubled the lead, this time it was Christian Thorstwood who scored.

Thurstwood celebrates (Reuters)Thurstwood celebrates (Reuters)

57 minutes, Norway went up to 0: 3: Too easy for the guest. Jonas Swanson’s turn also came and he established Norway’s clear advantage.

Norway players celebrate (Reuters)Norway players celebrate (Reuters)

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