This Thursday, Portugal ended the “curse” of more than two decades of first-round European football qualification with a 4-0 thrashing of Liechtenstein at the start of Group J.
At the José Alvalade Stadium in Lisbon, goals from João Cancelo, Bernardo Silva and Cristiano Ronaldo (two, one from penalties) gave victory to rookie manager Roberto Martinez and Portugal’s first triumph of the 21st century in the first round of qualifying for the European Championship. Championship.
Before today’s match, one had to go back to 1998 to find the last victory of the national team at the beginning of the campaign, to find themselves in the final phase of the European Championship, with a new century filled with draws, as well as one of the most “defeats” and “humiliating moments” in Portuguese football .
After beating Hungary 3-1 in Budapest in September 1998, Portugal added draws with Ukraine (0-0 at Euro 2020), Cyprus (4-4 at Euro 2012) and Finland (1-1 at Euro 2008)’ at the bottom, when he was defeated in Aveiro, at Euro 2016, with Albania (1-0).
At Euro 2004, organized on the national territory, the Kinas team was exempted from participating in the qualifying stage.
Fernando Santos, European champion in 2016, and Scolari, finalist for Euro 2004 and fourth at the 2006 World Cup, marked the recent history of the national team, but both have not escaped the “curse” of the 21st century.
En route to Euro 2020, Santos drew 0-0 at Lusa with Ukraine, while Scolari played 1-1 at Euro 2008 with Finland in Helsinki.
Meanwhile, the fiasco with Albania led to a farewell to Paulo Bento (and the arrival of Fernando Santos), and a 4-4 score with Cyprus in Guimarães at Euro 2012 was another reason for the dismissal of Carlos Queiroz.
Despite a poor start, Portugal have not missed a European Championship final since 1996 in England and won the same title in 2016 in France, beating the host team in the final.
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live game
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End of part 2
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End of the game
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90′TO POST! The last frame of the game. Joao Mario shoots from a tight angle and hits the post.
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90′Corner, Portugal. Awarded by Niklas Beck.
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90′Corner, Portugal. Awarded by Lars Traber.
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90′Attempt failed João Mario (Portugal) misses with his left foot from outside the penalty area. Assisted by Rafael Guerreiro from a corner.
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90′Corner, Portugal. Awarded by Lars Traber.
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90′Bruno Fernandes
LeavesJoao Mario
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89′Unsuccessful attempt Rafael Leau (Portugal) shot with his right foot from the left edge of the six-meter penalty area. Assisted by Joao Cancelo from the cross.
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88′Corner, Portugal. Awarded by Jens Hofer.
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88′Vitinya’s shot is blocked. Assistance was provided by Bruno Fernandes.
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86′Another shot was saved by Benjamin Büchel, depriving João Cancela of another goal.
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84′Try blocked Rubén Neves (Portugal) A right kick from outside the penalty area is blocked. Assistant Bruno Fernandez.
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84′Corner, Portugal. Awarded by Lars Traber.
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83′Corner, Portugal. Awarded by Jens Hofer.
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83′Shot by Vitinya from outside the square, intercepted.
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82′Goncalo Ramos’ first shot of the game after Vitinha’s pass.
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Sandro Wolfinger
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80′Aaron Sele
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79′Ruben Neves header in front of the goal after Canselo’s cross.
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Bernardo Silva
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78′Cristiano Ronaldo
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75′The moment is intercepted. Paligny’s shot from outside the box after an assist by Ruben Neves.
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73′Offside, Portugal. Ruben Neves made a deep pass, but Ruben Dias was in the wrong position.
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73′Ruben Neves headed to the center of the box after assisting Bruno Fernandes.
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72′Try blocked João Cancelo (Portugal) A right-footed shot from outside the penalty area is blocked.
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72′Corner, Portugal. Awarded by Noah Frommelt.
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72′Corner, Portugal. Awarded by Benjamin Büchel.
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72′Another blow was reflected by the goalkeeper of the guests, now after the impact of Paligny.
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71′Shot repulsed from the left side of the gate. It was Bruno Fernandes who fired after a pass by Rafael Guerreiro.
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69′Ruben Neves shoots from outside the box, but the ball bounces off Cristiano Ronaldo’s back.
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67′Joao Felix
LeavesRafael Leao
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67′Danilo Pereira
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65′Unsuccessful try Bruno Fernandes (Portugal) misses with a right kick from outside the penalty area.
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65′The moment is blocked, Bernardo Silva struck with his left foot from the center of the penalty area. Above the beam
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65′Joao Felix’s shot is blocked. Assistant Bruno Fernandez.
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63′TARGET! Portugal 4, Liechtenstein 0. Another from Cristiano Ronaldo, now from a free kick with an unstoppable shot.
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60′Philip Gassner
LeavesJacob Lorenz
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60′Livio Meyer
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59′Shot by Aron Sele from outside the area for Rui Patricio.
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57′Cristiano Ronaldo scored but was flagged offside when he received a pass from Joao Felix.
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55′Another opportunity was missed by Bernardo Silva with a left foot strike from the right side of the penalty area.
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54′Joao Cancelo’s shot from a difficult angle stopped the away goalkeeper. Bernardo Silva provided the assist for the goal.
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51′Target!!! Portugal 3, Liechtenstein 0. Cristiano Ronaldo scores a penalty with a right shot to the left post.
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50′Penalty for Portugal. Joao Cancela is fouled by Jens Hofer.
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48′Aron Sele makes Liechtenstein’s first throw of this game without danger.
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47′TARGET! Score Portugal, 2:0. Bernardo Silva in the depths of the square catches too much and does not miss.
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Beginning of part 2
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Interval
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41′Another missed opportunity, this time Gonçalo Inacio, who shoots from outside the box after a cross from Ruben Dias.
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38′Seizing the opportunity, João Paligna headed to the left side of the small area after assisting Bruno Fernandes.
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38′Andreas Malin
LeavesSimon Luchinger
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34′Cristiano Ronaldo missed the moment, breaking his head in front of the gate. Assisted Bruno Fernandes with a cross into the penalty area after a corner.
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33′Corner, Portugal. Awarded by Noah Frommelt.
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thirty’Unsuccessful try Bruno Fernandes (Portugal) misses with a right kick from outside the penalty area. Assistant Joao Paligna.
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29′Try blocked Rafael Guerreiro (Portugal) left foot kick from the left edge of the penalty area blocked. Assistant Joao Paligna.
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27′Cristiano Ronaldo’s shot from outside the box forces the Liechtenstein goalkeeper to defend.
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22′Christian threat! Bruno Ferandes crossed and the captain won the duel in the air, but the header went wide.
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19′Joao Felix’s shot is already in the penalty area due to the tight defense of the Liechtenstein goalkeeper. Assistant Rafael Guerreiro.
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16′The shot was deflected towards the center of the goal. João Felix (Portugal) – right foot kick from the center of the box – high.
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14′Cristiano Ronaldo wins the ball on the “third floor” and Danilo tries to correct in a small area, but the Portuguese captain was offside.
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8′Target! Portugal 1, Liechtenstein 0. Joao Cancelo shot from outside the box after a corner still in contact with a defender before going on target. The goalkeeper played very well.
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7′Corner, Portugal. Awarded by Nicholas Hasler.
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38′Corner, Portugal. Awarded by Benjamin Büchel.
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38′Shot repulsed from the left side of the gate. João Palinha (Portugal) kicks high with his right foot from outside the box. Assistant Joao Felix.
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3′Corner, Portugal. Awarded by Noah Frommelt.
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Main 1st part
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Before the gameThe match has been stopped due to an injury to Andreas Malin (Liechtenstein).
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