The host of the 2022 World Cup Qatar lost 1-3 to Portugal in the match which took place at the Nagyerdei Stadium, Debrecemn, Hungary, Sunday 5 September 2021.
Portugal in this match was not reinforced by Cristiano Ronaldo, who received a yellow card when Portugal played Ireland on September 2, 2021. In that match Ronaldo scored two goals but ended up getting a yellow card for celebrating when he took off his jersey. This yellow card made Ronaldo unable to participate in strengthening Portugal to bend Qatar.
Selecao das Quinas or the Portugal national team under coach Fernando Santos managed to take the lead in the 23rd minute through Andre Silva’s goal. Silva scored this beautiful goal following a pass from Joao Mario.
In the 24th minute, Qatar conceded another goal through another Portuguese player, Otavinho. Qatar responded in the 61st minute through Abdel Karim Hassan. At the end of the second half in the 88th minute Portugal added another advantage through Bruno Fernandes who scored from the penalty spot.
This match was also marked by the issuance of two red cards for two Qatari players. The first red card was given to M.Barsham and the second red card was given to Boualem Khoukhi in the 88th minute.
Portugal controlled 73 percent of the ball and released 8 kicks towards Qatar’s goal. Unlike Qatar, which only controlled 27 percent of the ball and only fired two shots on goal.
(RFL / NFL)
