Portugal defeated North Macedonia 7-0 this Sunday in the elite round 3 group game to qualify for the Women’s European Under-17 Championship held in Cidade do Futebol and will discuss qualification with Germany.
In a one-way game, the team led by coach Maria Gomes took the lead thanks to Lara Martins (19) from a penalty kick. The striker “doubled up” in the 31st minute, and then partner Ana Tomaz (38) made it 3-0. Leonete Correia (68), Anna Marquez (75 and 90+1) and Luisa Bras (88) scored in the second half.
With this triumph, the second in the elite round after the defeat of Hungary, Portugal will discuss the European Championship with Germany in the game scheduled for next Wednesday. To reach the final stage of the European Championship, Portugal needs to beat the Germans and take first place in group 3 of qualification.
In today’s game at the Cidade do Futebol stadium, the Quinas formation dominated from the first to the last minute, and the only doubt that was throughout the match was how many goals Portugal would score against the fragile Macedonian side. The first goal came from a penalty kick, with Lara Martins opening the scoring in the 19th minute.
The number 20 Portuguese has always been the most active player on the Portuguese offensive front: in the 31st minute she shot just above the bar, and in the 34th minute she doubled even in the game, giving the best succession of assists. Rita Almeida.
Already closing the first half, in the most spectacular course of the first 45 minutes, Lara Martins switched roles and assisted Ana Tomaz with a score of 3:0 after a counterattack.
The second half began with another opportunity for the Portuguese, with Lara Martins heading slightly over the bar. However, the 4-0 score had already come without number 20 on the field in the 68th minute, when her replacement, Leonete Correia, headed a perfect cross to Alice Reto.
In the 75th minute, Portugal increased the score to 5:0, and the best goal of the day was scored by Anna Markes. The Portuguese entered the field a few minutes ago and scored a great goal in one of his first interventions. The 16th number appeared unnoticed on the right flank and struck crosswise, leaving no chance for the helpless Macedonian goalkeeper.
A 6-0 score was reached by Luiza Bras, again after a pass from Alisa Reto, who shot a left cross into the first post and offered Bras an easy finish. Already in overtime, Anna Marquez “doubled” and reached the final with a score of 7:0.
Portugal will play Germany again next Wednesday in Cidade do Futebol starting at 15:00.
Author: Portuguese
Source: CM Jornal
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