Portugal 2 – 0 Turkey Highlights
1-0 Pepe opens the score for Portugal after a nice one-two combination with Nuno Gomes.
Portugal are the first team that place a bid for the EURO 2008 trophy after an impressive start against Turkey. Luiz Felipe Scolari’s side was obviously the better side tonight. Portugal controlled the game from start to finish and only big misses, the post and some unluck kept Turkey hopes alive until the 61st minute.
Pepe opened the score after a great combination with Nuno Gomes. Cristiano Ronaldo hit the post once for Portugal in the first half, while Nuno Gomes managed to do eat twice. Portugal’s second goal came late in the injury time and was a confirmation of their superiority.
Portugal 2 – 0 (0-0) Turkey
61′ Pepe [1 - 0]
90′ R. Meireles [2 - 0]
Referee: Herbert Fandel (Germany)
Attendance: 30,000
Match Facts:
shots on target : 4 – 1
shots off target : 9 – 4
possession (%) : 53 – 47
corner kicks : 7 – 5
offsides : 6 – 3
fouls : 9 – 22
yellow cards : 0 – 3
red cards : 0 – 0
2-0 Raul Meireles sets the final score after a superb Portugal counter-attack.
Cristiano Ronaldo hits the post from a set piece.
Bosingwa has the first scoring chance for Portugal.
Portugal have a disallowed goal because an offside position.
Nuno Gomes hits the post for Portugal.
Cristiano Ronaldo performs a superb skill and his shot is retained by the keeper.
Nuno Gomes hits the crossbar with a great header.
