With the.. aura of record holder Ronaldo, Portugal beat Liechtenstein in Martinez’s debut

With… the right they started their obligations in the Euro 2024 qualifiers Portugal and the Bosnia and Herzegovina, comfortably beating Liechtenstein and Iceland respectively in the first group of ten. The victim of a big surprise fell Slovakiawhich faltered at home against Luxembourg.

In the game held at “Jose Alvalade” in Lisbon, the Portugal he had absolutely no problem doing… a wholesome walk on the weak Liechtensteinprevailing with characteristic ease 4-0.

On a night where all the lights were on him Cristiano Ronaldo and historical record who achieved being the player with the most appearances for national teams reaching 197 (!), the Iberians, in Roberto Martinez’s debut at the end of the bench, played as long as they needed to reach the three points. Cancelo opened the scoring early with a powerful volley in the 8th minute, a score with which he closed the first half despite the many efforts of the hosts.

At the beginning of the repetition, Bernardo Silva made it 2-0 (47′), to take action afterwards “CR7” where with two goals in the 51′ (pen.) and the 63′ he shaped the final 4-0!

An important home victory was won by Bosnia and Herzegovinaprevailing with the impressive 3-0 of Iceland in Zenica. The main protagonist for the home team was Rande Krunic of Milan who was the one who with two goals in the first half (14′, 40′) paved the way for the three points. The final score was formed in the 63rd minute with a goal by Dedic.

In the third game of the group, Slovakia suffered from… traction gel, staying at home “white” tie with the Luxembourg. Despite the fact that the hosts squandered plenty of chances, in the end, they were unable to find the back of the net, starting their Euro 2024 qualifying adventure on the… left.

The rating:

1. Portugal 3 (4-0)

2. Bosnia & Herzegovina 3 (3-0)

3. Slovakia 1 (0-0)

4. Luxembourg 1 (0-0)

5. Iceland 0 (0-3)

6. Liechtenstein 0 (0-4)

1st matchday:

Portugal – Liechtenstein 4-0

(8′ Cancelo, 47′ B. Silva, 51′ Pen., 63′ Ronaldo)

Bosnia & Herzegovina – Iceland 3-0

(14′, 40′ Krunic, 63′ Dedic)

Slovakia – Luxembourg 0-0

The next (2nd) matchday:

Sunday 26/03

Liechtenstein – Iceland (19:00)

Luxembourg – Portugal (21:45)

Slovakia – Bosnia & Herzegovina (21:45)