Portugal 2 0 Czech Republic 5 talking points as Portugal go top of Group B with a comfortable win 2022 23 UEFA Nations League
Portugal 2-0 Czech Republic 5 talking points as Portugal go top of Group B with a comfortable win 2022-23 UEFA Nations League Notifications New User posted their first comment this is comment text Approve Reject & ban Delete Logout
A win for Fernando Santos on his 100th game in charge The hosts were dominant from the get-go and enjoyed good spells of possession in the first half. The players looked well-drilled and were able to move the ball into the final third with ease. Their efforts paid off in the 33rd minute as Cancelo scored from a narrow angle. After collecting a pass from Manchester City teammate , he beat two Czech defenders before finding the back of the net. Silva was involved in the buildup for the second goal as well. This time he set up Guedes from a similar position on the right flank, who also scored from a difficult angle. With two goals scored just before half-time, the hosts looked confident ahead of the half-time break. More goals were expected in the second half and the Czechs did put up a fight after the break. However, they didn't offer enough going forward, managing just one shot on target throughout the game. Fernando Santos' men pulled through with a 2-0 win in this match and secured top spot in their group, at least for now. Here are the five talking points from this Nations League encounter:
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Another great finish this evening.João Cancelo has either scored or assisted in all three of his 2022/23 Nations League games: vs. Spain vs. Switzerland vs. Czech Republic Another great finish this evening. He also picked up an assist in the game against Spain last week. The marauding right-back displayed an impressive work rate throughout the game and had more touches than any other player on the pitch (115). Cancelo also made more interceptions (four) than any other player on the pitch. This meant that although he was actively involved in the attack, he remained aware of his defensive duties.
Portugal 2-0 Czech Republic 5 talking points as Portugal go top of Group B with a comfortable win 2022-23 UEFA Nations League
Portugal managed a comfortable victory over Czech Republic in Group B of the 2022-23 UEFA Nations League. moved to the top of Group A2 in the with a 2-0 win over the Czech Republic on Thursday (9 June). and scored in quick succession in the first half as the wasteful visitors failed to make the most of their chances. was included in the starting lineup but had a relatively quiet day at the officce at the Estádio José Alvalade. A win for Fernando Santos on his 100th game in chargeA win for Fernando Santos on his 100th game in charge The hosts were dominant from the get-go and enjoyed good spells of possession in the first half. The players looked well-drilled and were able to move the ball into the final third with ease. Their efforts paid off in the 33rd minute as Cancelo scored from a narrow angle. After collecting a pass from Manchester City teammate , he beat two Czech defenders before finding the back of the net. Silva was involved in the buildup for the second goal as well. This time he set up Guedes from a similar position on the right flank, who also scored from a difficult angle. With two goals scored just before half-time, the hosts looked confident ahead of the half-time break. More goals were expected in the second half and the Czechs did put up a fight after the break. However, they didn't offer enough going forward, managing just one shot on target throughout the game. Fernando Santos' men pulled through with a 2-0 win in this match and secured top spot in their group, at least for now. Here are the five talking points from this Nations League encounter:
#5 Fernando Santos marks 100th game for Portugal with a win
Portugal head coach Fernando Santos has reached 100 games in charge of the side. Fernando Santos, who has won two trophies at the helm of Portugal, managed his 100th game as head coach of the team in their game against the Czech Republic. He marked the landmark occasion with a win and a clean sheet. After a 1-1 draw against Spain in their campaign opener, Santos has rallied his men well to return to winning ways. They secured a 4-0 win over Switzerland on Sunday (June 5) and were also solid in this win. Aside from their own defensive efforts, some poor finishing from the visitors helped in keeping a clean sheet in the match against the Czechs. Overall, in his 100 matches in charge, the Portuguese have picked up 63 wins, 21 draws and 16 losses. They have won the UEFA Euro 2016 and the Nations League title in 2019 during his reign. Santos has been criticized for deploying a conservative style of play in the past. But in his landmark match, his team created plenty of chances and it might signal a change in his approach as he prepares his team for the 2022 FIFA World Cup.#4 Joao Cancelo s attacking output continues to be huge asset for Portugal
Portugal full-back Joao Cancelo scored the opener in his national team's comfortable win. Joao Cancelo had a great 2021-22 season with and has continued his fine form into the Nations League with Portugal as well. He scored a goal from a tight angle in this match, marking the second game in a row in which he has found the back of the net. João Cancelo has either scored or assisted in all three of his 2022/23 Nations League games:vs. Spain
vs. Switzerland
vs. Czech Republic
Another great finish this evening.João Cancelo has either scored or assisted in all three of his 2022/23 Nations League games: vs. Spain vs. Switzerland vs. Czech Republic Another great finish this evening. He also picked up an assist in the game against Spain last week. The marauding right-back displayed an impressive work rate throughout the game and had more touches than any other player on the pitch (115). Cancelo also made more interceptions (four) than any other player on the pitch. This meant that although he was actively involved in the attack, he remained aware of his defensive duties.