Fatma Pinto’s goal saw Portugal qualify for the final round of qualifying to reach the World Cup among the best runners-up in the European region. Iceland stays on this trip and the game will take place in Pacos de Ferreira.
In a breathtaking final round, filled with a lot of suspense, the Portuguese national team doubled down on their desire not to waste time with Belgium in extra time and potential penalties and rushed to give it all in the last minutes, resulting in a fatal oversight of the defense Tessiak. who came in a few minutes ago. With Diana Silva sent off ostensibly on the edge of the box, the Belgian appeared to have given Portugal the chance to win the match from the penalty spot. The decision was made through the video assistant referee technology, and converted into a free kick at the entrance to the area and the defender was expelled. Carol Costa hit the post as Everr continued to defend, winning the corner of glory, and Fatma Pinto headered the far post to make the score 2-1. The tonsil spirit and passion to close the match and a clear compensation for those who have always wanted to win the game in a more visible way.
Diana Silva’s early advantage gave expression to a more attacking football but the drop in focus spurred Belgium, which would have been favored by a penalty generated by Marshaw’s hand. Unhappiness for the side that crossed by weight and scale 1-0. The first half arrived with a penalty tie, not because of the uneven flow of teams, but because of the somewhat accidental nature of the Belgian goal.
Francisco Neto was enjoying the position of his players in the second half and the encouragement in the search for victory came with the entry of Andrea Jacinto. Before the last exciting point, chances were already missed in the shots of Fatma Pinto and Jessica Silva. The 2-1 win led to a veritable explosion of joy in Wiesella, not least because of the realization that victory was no longer insufferable. The athletes praised their satisfaction at the end and had a lot of fun with the crowd. Now we need to beat Iceland to get an unprecedented place in the World Cup
Portugal will face, in the second round of the “qualifiers”, next Tuesday, the eleventh of this month, Iceland, in Estádio Capital do Móvel, in Paços de Ferreira (6 pm).
Remember here the main events of the Vizela meeting, in this first round of the “play-off”.
19:55 – It’s over, Portugal win, 2-1 against Belgium. Portugal will face Iceland, in the second round of the “qualifiers”, on Tuesday, the eleventh of this month, against Iceland, at Estádio Capital do Móvel, in Paços de Ferreira, starting at 6 pm. World Cup Oceania 2023 (Australia/New Zealand) Closer…
90 + 6′ Substitution in Portugal: Andrea Norton replaces Vanessa Marquez.
90 + 4′ – Evarard twice denied Portugal a 3-1 win, defending the shots of Andrea Norton and Andrea Jacinto, in the same play!
90+1′ Alternative in Belgium: Van Mechelen enters Biesmans and Cayman Papers and enters De Caigny, as well as Van Havermaet for Missipo. It is a Belgium game all in all, with less player on the field. The referee granted five minutes of compensation in the second half. Suffering in Vizella…
89′ – Portugal 2-1 goal by Vitima Bentoheading into a small area after the right corner taken by Joanna Marshaw – the second assist…
88 ‘ – Carol Costa free kick, Everr veered to the crossbar … and a corner!
87 ‘ – After using the screen and seeing the throw, the Ukrainian referee considered it an out of the box foul – a free kick. The color of the card changes (OK) to Tessiak who was sent off with a direct red card (Diana Silva was removed) and Belgium outnumbered a dangerous free kick for Portugal.
86′ Penalty kick for Portugal: A superb pass from Andrea Norton to send off Diana Silva, who was already knocked out by Tessiak inside the area. The Belgian player sees the yellow card. The referee still goes to the screen to see the images alerted by VAR technology.
79 ‘ Alternative in Belgium: De Neve leaves and Tysiak enters. In Portugal, Jessica Silva leaves and Ana Capita enters, and Dolores Silva gives way to Andrea Jacinto. Three substitutes in one go, one in Belgium, two in the Portuguese national team.
78 ‘ – Another initiative of Ana Borges – nice match – on the right, serve from the right Andrea Norton, who, at first, made a “thread”, hitting the ball poorly. But Portugal put Belgium back on the right track.
72 ‘ – Intimidation of Portugal: A goal canceled by Loulart and Belgium, in a very fast counterattack, due to the illegal position of the Belgian captain at the time of the Bismans pass, and confirmed after resorting to the video assistant referee by the Ukrainian referee. For a few seconds, Vizella held his breath, but TV pictures prove the erratic attitude and the good decision of the judging team.
70′ – A very dangerous shot from Belgium, the ball was pumped to the right, where Wallart saw well on the Cayman track, which centered on Van Kerkhoven: it was worth controlling poorly … and Patricia Moraes grabbed it. There were two Belgians on the loose in the Lusitania, another chill…
69′ – Substitution in Belgium: Dhont leaves, enters Delacauw.
65′ Yellow card to Feltgens for a foul on Tatiana Pinto.
64 ‘ – Free by Joana Marchão and Diana Gomes is shown in the far corner … poorly controlled, with her thigh, in an excellent position.
58 ‘ – Jessica Silva shoots… sweeps the beam! Another huge loss for the team after an excellent move!
50′ – Midfield Joanna Marchau from the left, the ball is rejected by the Belgian defense and at the entrance to the area, in a forward position, Fatima Pinto explodes for a great fly and a great defense (over the post) from Efrat, for a corner! Portugal are very close to 2-1 thanks to the reactions of the Belgian guardian!
48 ‘ – A foul on Portuguese goalkeeper Patricia Moraes, undisputed, after a corner kick for Belgium, in light of the confusion, the ball ended inside Portugal’s goal … but it was not counted. everything is okay.
19:04 – 46′ – The second half starts in Vezela 1-1. There are no substitutes in any of the teams.
18:49 – 45 ‘And the Break in Vesela, 1-1 in Portugal – Belgium.
44 ‘ – Fatma Pinto is trying to kick a bicycle in the Belgian region… The shot was made involuntarily by Jessica Silva, who is still trying to deviate from the track, but she did not succeed. Two minutes of compensation time, the Ukrainian referee admits, in this first part.
42 ‘ Joanna Marshaw, well positioned, shoots … over the bar.
40′-1-1, Belgium goal, WULLAERT, penalty kick. He shot high and centered, to the right of Patricia Moraes, who stretched…but she couldn’t get there. Completely against the flow of play, Belgium tied. Everything goes back to the beginning…
38 ‘ VAR analyzes photos: Cayman shot, Juana Marchao’s left arm kick in the Portuguese penalty area: a penalty kick for Belgium, a yellow card for Juana Marcao.
37 ‘ – Patricia Moraes did not catch a pass from the left and throw it in front of him, but the defense managed to avoid the danger. The first more stringent intervention by the Portuguese regent.
33 ‘ Portugal is better.. better intervention in the opponent’s area. Belgium felt the blow of the Portuguese goal. Joanna Marshaw misses Missipo and stretches out on the grass.
29′ – 1-0 to Portugal, Diana Silva’s goal. Andrea Norton got the ball back, Joanna Marshaw centered from the left, Diana got the right… With her left thigh, Evard didn’t even outline the defense. Portugal in advantage!
27′ Good initiative by Andreia Norton on the right, with a dribbling of two opponents, but the shot was easy for Evrard to catch.
23 ‘ – Tricky mistake by Philtjens on Andreia Norton. Another “yellow” could have appeared to the Belgians, without exaggeration …
20′ Yellow card for Cayman Island (Belgium) after a difficult challenge against Dolores Silva.
17′ Belgium had a corner in their favour, but Portugal finally settled the situation. A balanced harmony, with Belgium more arriving, but Portugal, when it arrives, sharper and more steady in its transitions.
12′ – A cross from Ana Borges, Jessica Silva heads inside … but for an easy save by Belgium goalkeeper Everard.
10′ – In addition to Portugal and Belgium, there will be two more matches on Thursday, also from the European “play-off”: Wales – Bosnia and Herzegovina and Scotland – Austria. Two more qualifying matches for the 2023 World Cup will come from Europe, at least, and there could be three, all based on one last “playoff”, this Intercontinental, which takes place in New Zealand from February 17-23. At the moment, 27 teams qualified, five of the 32 finals places, from July 20 to August 20, 2023, still need to be allocated. At Pacos de Ferreira (6 pm).
5′ – The first great opportunity missed by Portugal, Diana Silva, from the left, sends Jessica Silva shooting in front … to the side!
3′ – Free to prefer Belgium, Portugal managed to avoid danger.
18:01 – The first minute of play; The ball rolls at Vezela: The Playoff has begun!
Portugal ranks 27th in the world rankings, while Belgium ranks 19th in the FIFA hierarchy.
Before the start of the match – under the rule of Ukrainian Katerina Monzod, the teams were formed as follows:
Portugal (4x3x3): Patrícia Morais; Anna Burgess, Diana Gomez, Carol Costa and Joanna Marshaw; Dolores Silva (captain), Fatima Pinto and Tatiana Pinto; Jessica Silva, Andrea Norton and Diana Silva;
Selected: Francisco Nieto
Substitutes: Ines Pereira, Lucia Alves, Andrea Jacinto, Ana Capita, Susan Perez, Kika Nazareth, Rut Costa, Bruna Lourenco, Andrea Faria, Vanessa Marquez, Carolina Mendes and Thelma Encarnaço.
Belgium (4x3x3): Evrard; Deloose, Kees, De Neve, and Philtjens; Cayman, Mississippi, and Besman; Donut, van Kerkhoven and Walart (captain);
The Chosen One: Eves Cernells
Substitutes: Lemey, Vangheluwe, Delacauw, Van Mechelen, Wijnants, Eurlings, Lichtfus, Tysiak, Vanhaevermai, Minnaert, De Caigny, Janssens;
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