With a dramatic goal in the last minute, Portugal celebrated a 2-1 victory against the Czech Republic in his first game of the Euro Cup 2024. Cristiano Ronaldo He played 90 minutes, and was important in leading the team to victory.
With a goal against Robin Hranác, Portugal tied the score that had been disadvantaged by Lukas Provod’s goal, but Francisco Conceição, who came on as a substitute, was in charge of sealing the comeback with a decisive goal in injury time.
Portugal had a difficult start. The Czech team, focused on defense, managed to take the lead on the scoreboard with a great goal from Provod. The goal put the Portuguese team in trouble, as they were unable to convert their opportunities, while the Czechs clung to their advantage.
The tie came due to a stroke of luck for the Portuguese. A clearance by goalkeeper Stanek bounced off Hranác and into his own goal. This goal allowed Portugal to level the score, although the necessary spark to overcome the solid Czech defense was still missing.
Cristiano Ronaldo, always the protagonist, had several opportunities to score. His presence on the field was a constant threat to the opposing team. He had a one-on-one, a half turn and a free kick that the goalkeeper deflected spectacularly.
In addition, his header that hit the post led to a goal that was annulled by the VAR due to a fine offside.
Conceição’s entry changed the fate of the match. In the 47th minute of the second half, the young 21-year-old forward took advantage of a cross from Pedro Neto to score his first goal with the national team. This action, born from a referee error that did not sanction a foul by Semedo, culminated in the goal that secured the victory for Portugal. Cristiano, as captain, congratulated Conceição for his decisive intervention.
For the next date, the Portuguese team is preparing to face Turkey, which also won its first match against Georgia by 3 to 1 and is the leader of Group F. In a group where the first two and the four best third parties advance, Portugal will seek to ensure its classification as first.
Source: Ambito
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