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Thrilling Draw Between Germany and Portugal in UEFA Nations League Semifinals in Munich
Munich, Germany – In an electrifying match held at the Allianz Arena, Germany and Portugal played to a draw in the UEFA Nations League Semifinals. The encounter, refereed by Slavko Vinčić, was full of intensity and crucial moments.
Germany dominated possession with 56%, although Portugal generated more goal-scoring opportunities, with 15 total shots compared to Germany’s 9. It was Germany who took the lead in the 48th minute with a goal by Florian Wirtz, assisted by Joshua Kimmich.
However, Portugal’s response was not long in coming. After two yellow cards for Rúben Martínez and Rúben Neves, Portugal intensified their attack. The Portuguese efforts paid off with a goal from Francisco Conceicao in the 63rd minute, after an assist from Rúben Dias. The game continued at a frenetic pace, and in the 68th minute Cristiano Ronaldo scored the second goal for Portugal, assisted by Nuno Mendes, turning the score around.
The match was characterized by high intensity in midfield, reflected in the numerous fouls committed by both teams. Germany accumulated three yellow cards (Jonathan Tah, Florian Wirtz and Niclas Füllkrug), while Portugal received two (Rúben Martínez and Rúben Dias). Despite the tie on the scoreboard, both teams showed great determination to advance to the tournament final.
The match ended in a two-goal draw, leaving the tie open for the return leg.
Substitutions portugal: at minute 58 Vitinha came in and R. Neves went out., at minute 58 F. Conceicao came in and Trincao went out., at minute 58 N. Semedo came in and J. Neves went out., at minute 83 Diogo Jota came in and P. Neto went out., at minute 90 J. Palhinha came in and C. Ronaldo went out.
Substitutions germany: at minute 60 R. Gosens came in and M. Mittelstadt went out., at minute 60 S. Gnabry came in and L. Sane went out., at minute 60 N. Fullkrug came in and N. Woltemade went out., at minute 71 K. Adeyemi came in and A. Pavlovic went out., at minute 71 F. Nmecha came in and W. Anton went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Germany
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Portugal
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