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Nigeria passes its way into the box but is left stranded after failing to connect properly. Bruno Fernandes, meanwhile, gets a chance to seal his hat-trick. He tries manipulate a long ball past Uzoho, but misses the correct touch. And with that the referee brings the half to an end.
40’
Portugal moving the ball around comfortably as Nigeria unable to close down enough. Nuno Mendes is getting more and more opportunities to get involved through the left flank.
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PENALTY!!! Bernardo Silva wins a penalty for Portugal. An attempted cross from the left wing hits the arm of a Nigerian defender. Bruno steps up and sends Uzoho the wrong way and rolls it in. PORTUGAL 2-0 NIGERIA
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Joao Felix goes for an outrageous long range attempt, which is nervously watched over the bar by Uzoho. Portugal keeps on coming at the Nigerian goal.
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Bruno is at it again as he tries to set up Felix with a back heel pass., which failed to reach the Atletico man. Antonio Silva has slotted in capably so far along with Dias, which augurs well for him going into the World Cup.
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Portugal is dominating the possession comfortably. Bruno comes close again with long-range speculative effort, with Uzoho a mere spectator. Goes wide, but it has got the fans excited.
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That was way too easy for Portugal as Nigerian defence gave Dalot way too much time to pick out Bruno. Nigeria has faded after a good start.
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Bruno!!! Portugal works its way through the right. Diogo Dalot works his way into the box and has plenty of time to find his United teammate Bruno Fernandes, who has an easy tap-in to complete. PORTUGAL 1 – 0 NIGERIA.
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Bernardo Silva delicately sets up Felix at the edge of the box, but the Atletico Madrid man takes a wild swipe at it and misses.
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Nigeria with the early runnings and wins the first corner of the game. Nothing comes out of it though. Portugal gets itself into the game with a few passes from the back.
KICKOFF
No Ronaldo and there is a debut for 19-year-old Antonio Silva. Fernando Santos will be hoping to get a good game in and more importantly move ahead without any injuries. Experienced hand Rui Patricio will be the man under the bar and will also adorn the captaincy arm band.
PLAYING 11
Portugal: Rui Patrício; Dalot, António Silva, Rúben Dias, Nuno Mendes; Otávio, William Carvalho; Bruno Fernandes; Bernardo Silva, André Silva, João Félix
Nigeria: Uzoho, Osayi-Samuel, Akpoguma, Troost-Ekong, Bassey; Ndidi, Simon, Iwobi, Aribo, Lookma; Moffi
PREVIEW
Portugal will take on Nigeria in its final preparation game, before the Qatar World Cup commences, at the Estádio José Alvalade in Lisbon on Thursday.
The 2016 European Champion though will be without its talismanic captain Cristiano Ronaldo, who has been ruled out following a stomach bug.
Manager Fernando Santos will likely field a strong playing 11 and will also look to test the fitness levels of key players.
Nigeria, which failed to qualify for the World Cup after a defeat to Ghana in the play-offs, will be looking to garner some sort of positivity with a solid performance the European giants.
When will Portugal vs Nigeria Match Take place?
The match between Portugal vs Nigeria will take place at 12:15 AM IST on 18th November.
Where will Portugal vs Nigeria Match take place?
The Portugal vs Nigeria match will be held at Estádio José Alvalade in Lisbon.
Where to watch the game?
Portugal vs Nigeria will be livestreamed in SonyLiv.
