Prime Minister António Costa congratulated the Portugal men’s football team on Monday, which reached the round of 16 of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar after beating Uruguay 2-0.
In a message of “congratulations” to the selection, which this Monday defeated the Uruguayans in the second game of Group H and guaranteed qualification to the next stage, Costa called it “a great game”.
“An honorable achievement that guaranteed a place in the next stage of this World Cup. We were all delighted with this win at the preselection,” he wrote in a post on his official Twitter account.
After defeating Ghana (3:2) in the first round, Portugal won this Monday in Lusail Uruguay (2:0) thanks to a brace by Bruno Fernandes (54 and 90+3 minutes, second penalty). , ensuring their presence in the 1/8 finals of the competition.
Great game, a fair achievement that guaranteed the next stage of this World Cup. We were all delighted with this victory. @selecaoportugal🇧🇷 Congratulations!#Soccer World Cup #VesteBandeira
— Antonio Costa (@antoniocostapm) November 28, 2022
Author: Portuguese
Source: CM Jornal
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