Portugal 0 1 Spain Selecao Player Ratings as Cristiano Ronaldo draws a blank in disappointing defeat UEFA Nations League 2022 23
Portugal 0-1 Spain Selecao Player Ratings as Cristiano Ronaldo draws a blank in disappointing defeat UEFA Nations League 2022-23 × Follow Us Create Notifications New User posted their first comment this is comment text Link Approve Reject & ban Delete Log in Manage your profile Editing Story Queue Video Queue Editing Stats Writer Home SEO Redirection Admin Wiki Edits Taxonomy Home Edit Site Menu Mapping Dashboard Tag Pages Community Social Feed Queue Feed Center Notification Center Affiliate Home Manage Pages Bottom Tagline Dash Timeless Stories Logout Football UEFA Nations League 2022-23 Listicle
?? at the pitch, ?? Million supporting! #WearTheFlag2173363Back to business ?? no relvado, ?? Milhões a apoiar! #VesteABandeira?? at the pitch, ?? Million supporting! #WearTheFlag https://t.co/tytwadoVnY Portugal started the game well and maintained good shape even as Spain dominated possession of the ball. The visitors kept the ball 72% of the time, but played most of their football near the halfway line. Their midfielders and forwards remained passive and only pressed the opposition once they entered their half. The hosts attempted four shots in the first period, with two of them on target, forcing saves from Unai Simon. Ruben Neves and Bruno Fernandes made positive starts to the game in midfield, helping Portugal progress the ball effectively. Cristiano Ronaldo did well to keep Spain's defenders occupied and even got Hugo Guillamon booked for persistent fouling. Portugal were gifted their best chance just before half-time as Simon misplaced a pass while playing from the back. However, Ronaldo failed to capitalize and saw his shot sail into the stands. The teams went into the break deadlocked at 0-0. Portugal@selecaoportugal 45' Equilíbrio de forças em Braga! Foco máximo para o 2ª tempo!
#PORESP 0-0 #VesteABandeira #WearTheFlag #NationsLeague35342 45' Equilíbrio de forças em Braga! Foco máximo para o 2ª tempo! #PORESP 0-0 #VesteABandeira #WearTheFlag #NationsLeague https://t.co/IgmZHrAvLm Both Spain and Portugal began the second half just as they had ended the first. Tackles flew in and central areas of the pitch were heavily contested by the midfielders. The hosts continued to concede possession, allowing their opponents to arrive in large numbers in key areas. Coach Santos left it until midway through the second period to make his first alteration, bringing Joao Mario into the fray. He made a few other changes in a bid to turn his team's fortunes around. However, they were left exposed at the back and dealt a late blow. Substitute Nico Williams found himself unmarked in the box and cushioned a header down for Alvaro Morata to smash in from close-range. Portugal's defenders were caught napping and were punished instantly. They failed to find a response despite Ronaldo's late chance and bowed out of the competition. On that note, let's take a look at how each of their players performed.
Portugal 0-1 Spain Selecao Player Ratings as Cristiano Ronaldo draws a blank in disappointing defeat UEFA Nations League 2022-23
By Arnav Kholkar Modified 29 Sep 2022 Follow Us Comment Share Portugal v Spain: UEFA Nations League - League Path Group 2 Portugal were defeated 1-0 by Spain in the UEFA Nations League on Tuesday, September 27. The result meant Spain, the visitors, pipped hosts Portugal to qualify for the semi-finals to be held next year. Portugal entered this contest on the back of a dominant 4-0 win against the Czech Republic in Prague in their last game. That saw them leapfrog Spain into the top spot in League A Group 2, with a two-point lead. Portugal won three, drew one and lost one of their five games to earn their 10 points. Coach Fernando Santos fielded a strong lineup in the key clash against Spain, knowing that they needed to avoid defeat to progress to the semi-finals. Portugal@selecaoportugalBack to business ?? no relvado, ?? Milhões a apoiar! #VesteABandeira?? at the pitch, ?? Million supporting! #WearTheFlag2173363Back to business ?? no relvado, ?? Milhões a apoiar! #VesteABandeira?? at the pitch, ?? Million supporting! #WearTheFlag https://t.co/tytwadoVnY Portugal started the game well and maintained good shape even as Spain dominated possession of the ball. The visitors kept the ball 72% of the time, but played most of their football near the halfway line. Their midfielders and forwards remained passive and only pressed the opposition once they entered their half. The hosts attempted four shots in the first period, with two of them on target, forcing saves from Unai Simon. Ruben Neves and Bruno Fernandes made positive starts to the game in midfield, helping Portugal progress the ball effectively. Cristiano Ronaldo did well to keep Spain's defenders occupied and even got Hugo Guillamon booked for persistent fouling. Portugal were gifted their best chance just before half-time as Simon misplaced a pass while playing from the back. However, Ronaldo failed to capitalize and saw his shot sail into the stands. The teams went into the break deadlocked at 0-0. Portugal@selecaoportugal 45' Equilíbrio de forças em Braga! Foco máximo para o 2ª tempo!
#PORESP 0-0 #VesteABandeira #WearTheFlag #NationsLeague35342 45' Equilíbrio de forças em Braga! Foco máximo para o 2ª tempo! #PORESP 0-0 #VesteABandeira #WearTheFlag #NationsLeague https://t.co/IgmZHrAvLm Both Spain and Portugal began the second half just as they had ended the first. Tackles flew in and central areas of the pitch were heavily contested by the midfielders. The hosts continued to concede possession, allowing their opponents to arrive in large numbers in key areas. Coach Santos left it until midway through the second period to make his first alteration, bringing Joao Mario into the fray. He made a few other changes in a bid to turn his team's fortunes around. However, they were left exposed at the back and dealt a late blow. Substitute Nico Williams found himself unmarked in the box and cushioned a header down for Alvaro Morata to smash in from close-range. Portugal's defenders were caught napping and were punished instantly. They failed to find a response despite Ronaldo's late chance and bowed out of the competition. On that note, let's take a look at how each of their players performed.