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English
Portugal Thrashes Poland in Thrilling Nations League Encounter
In a captivating match held at the Estádio Do Dragão in Porto on November 15th, 2024, Portugal decisively defeated Poland 5-1 in the fifth round of the 2024 UEFA Nations League A. The game, officiated by Donatas Rumsas of Lithuania, was dominated by Portugal’s superior possession (67%) and attacking prowess (19 shots, 6 on target).
Rafael Leão opened the scoring in the 59th minute, assisted by Nuno Mendes. Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice, one from the penalty spot in the 72nd minute and another in the 87th, assisted by Vitinha. Bruno Fernandes also added his name to the scoresheet with a goal in the 80th minute, assisted by Vitinha, and Pedro Neto scored in the 83rd minute, with an assist from Ronaldo. Poland managed a late consolation goal in the 89th minute, scored by Dawid Marczuk.
The match was punctuated by several yellow cards. Portugal received three cautions (Neves, Fernandes, and Ronaldo in the first half, and Tavares in injury time), while Poland received just one, shown to M. Bulka. Despite the defeat, Poland demonstrated determination and managed 10 shots on goal.
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Substitutions poland: at minute 32 J. Kaminski came in and B. Bereszynski went out., at minute 46 S. Walukiewicz came in and J. Bednarek went out., at minute 46 D. Marczuk came in and M. Bogusz went out., at minute 72 A. Buksa came in and K. Urbanski went out., at minute 80 A. Kozubal came in and K. Piatek went out.
Substitutions portugal: at minute 46 Vitinha came in and J. Neves went out., at minute 76 Samu Costa came in and B. Silva went out., at minute 83 Joao Felix came in and R. Leao went out., at minute 84 Trincao came in and P. Neto went out., at minute 90 N. Tavares came in and N. Mendes went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Portugal
Poland
Titulares:
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