Live Match : PORTUGAL VS MOROCCO (1-0)
First stage - Group B, Luzhniki Stadium Moscow
20 Jun 2018 - 15:00 Local time
Raquel Branco, It was a better first half for Portugal not only because of the Cristiano Ronaldo's goal but A Seleção das Quinas were more determined. Morocco's pressure showed the problems Portugal had in their midfield. A good performance from Rui Patricio helped secure these valuable three points.
YELLOW CARD FOR ADRIEN (PORTUGAL) IS BOOKED BY THE REFEREE
Last chances, Morocco continue to press forward and Porugal are really holding on here, hoping to hear that final whistle. There will be five minutes of stoppage time to get through first, though.
Capacity crowd, It's another great crowd at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow, where a full house of 78,011 fans are taking in all the action.
Morocco's centre-back has been issued a yellow card for persistent infringement
Half-time is approaching as this game has settled into a good rhythm. What will Herve Renard and Fernando Santos say to their respective sides during the break?
RONALDO (PORTUGAL) SEES HIS EFFORT HIT THE TARGET, A Seleção das Quinas' captain's free-kick hit the wall, but the danger is only briefly cleared out for a corner kick.
Moroccan fans have not been disheartened by the early goal, and are continuning to vociferously encourage their team - who are responding in kind by pressing forwards in an attempt to create opportunities.
Portugal are letting Morocco control the ball, but it's a dangerous game as they bring possesion closer to Rui Patricio's goal. Captain Cristiano Ronaldo is also doing his part defensively, dropping back to help when required.
Zineb EL Houari, The left side of the Moroccan defence is struggling to cope with the Portuguese attacks, with the majority of their opportunities coming down this flank. Achraf Hakimi - usually a right-back - is seemingly taking time to adjust to an unfamiliar left-side role.
A lapse in concentration, and some poor organisation from the set-piece has cost the Moroccan defence dearly. Their difficult task just got even tougher.
With the Moroccans trying to push Portugal back early on with quick pressing up front, Portugal score with their first clear-cut chance. From the second consecutive corner, the ball was worked wide, whipped in and Ronaldo open the scoring with a brave header.
RONALDO (PORTUGAL) SCORES!!
The perfect start for Portgual! Cristiano Ronaldo's brave header off the corner has put the Portuguese ahead early.
First stage - Group B, Luzhniki Stadium Moscow
20 Jun 2018 - 15:00 Local time
Raquel Branco, It was a better first half for Portugal not only because of the Cristiano Ronaldo's goal but A Seleção das Quinas were more determined. Morocco's pressure showed the problems Portugal had in their midfield. A good performance from Rui Patricio helped secure these valuable three points.
YELLOW CARD FOR ADRIEN (PORTUGAL) IS BOOKED BY THE REFEREE
Last chances, Morocco continue to press forward and Porugal are really holding on here, hoping to hear that final whistle. There will be five minutes of stoppage time to get through first, though.
Capacity crowd, It's another great crowd at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow, where a full house of 78,011 fans are taking in all the action.
Morocco's centre-back has been issued a yellow card for persistent infringement
Half-time is approaching as this game has settled into a good rhythm. What will Herve Renard and Fernando Santos say to their respective sides during the break?
RONALDO (PORTUGAL) SEES HIS EFFORT HIT THE TARGET, A Seleção das Quinas' captain's free-kick hit the wall, but the danger is only briefly cleared out for a corner kick.
Moroccan fans have not been disheartened by the early goal, and are continuning to vociferously encourage their team - who are responding in kind by pressing forwards in an attempt to create opportunities.
Portugal are letting Morocco control the ball, but it's a dangerous game as they bring possesion closer to Rui Patricio's goal. Captain Cristiano Ronaldo is also doing his part defensively, dropping back to help when required.
Zineb EL Houari, The left side of the Moroccan defence is struggling to cope with the Portuguese attacks, with the majority of their opportunities coming down this flank. Achraf Hakimi - usually a right-back - is seemingly taking time to adjust to an unfamiliar left-side role.
A lapse in concentration, and some poor organisation from the set-piece has cost the Moroccan defence dearly. Their difficult task just got even tougher.
With the Moroccans trying to push Portugal back early on with quick pressing up front, Portugal score with their first clear-cut chance. From the second consecutive corner, the ball was worked wide, whipped in and Ronaldo open the scoring with a brave header.
RONALDO (PORTUGAL) SCORES!!
The perfect start for Portgual! Cristiano Ronaldo's brave header off the corner has put the Portuguese ahead early.
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