Portogal 10 - 0 BIANCATEAM (386241947)

42587 fans braved the pouring rain at Condado Portucalense Arena. Ville Romppainen was the appointed referee with assistance provided by Tino Sønderby and Shem Tov Itshaki. Portogal had chosen a strategic 4-4-2 formation. The following players took the field: Batista - Salerno, Erva, Zmitrowicz, Lahr - Leu, Silvino, Motta-Veiga, Olczak - Tindyebwa, Collini.

A 1-4-3 alignment was the formation of choice for BIANCATEAM. Lineup: Sprendlingen - Borgbrant - Rijvers, Rognmo, de Castro, Johansson - Jurišević, Nunes, Čić.

Portogal took the lead 38 minutes into the game by 1 - 0, as F. Olczak elegantly received a long range pass through the middle, finishing off with a half-volley shot just below the bar. A. Nunes was uncomfortable with the soggy pitch as he couldn't move the ball around with his usual grace. A well-executed free kick by K. Tindyebwa after 43 minutes made it 2 - 0 for Portogal. 43 minutes into the game, Portogal were awarded a penalty that K. Tindyebwa turned into 3 - 0 without a problem. 44 minutes into the match, the visitors' central line of defence had to look on as D. Leu broke through, making the score 4 - 0 for Portogal. By now, the players in Portogal felt that victory was guaranteed and began to play it safe, focusing on defence and not risking too much going forward. Halftime score was 4 - 0. Possession in this half belonged to Portogal, who controlled the ball 69 percent of the time.

Portogal were given a gift! The ref dubiously awarded them a penalty 51 minutes into the match, which was neatly put away by K. Tindyebwa. 5 - 0 for the home side. That made three goals for K. Tindyebwa and he was marked down for the hat trick. BIANCATEAM's M. Jurišević refused to leave the field after injuring his achilles tendon after 52 minutes. Portogal solidified their lead at the 76 minute mark, as M. Collini dribbled the ball through the opposing central defence and scored to make it 6 - 0. Portogal increased the lead as D. Leu struck to make the score 7 - 0 after an attack from the left left him unmarked in front of the keeper. 81 minutes into the game, BIANCATEAM had difficulty finding their positions and their organisation dropped to poor. Portogal's F. Silvino increased the lead to 8 - 0, after he saw his shot go between the legs of the advancing goalkeeper following some good play down the right wing after 82 minutes. A magnificent combination in the middle resulted in Portogal's M. Collini increasing the lead to 9 - 0. After 89 minutes, E. Salerno put Portogal ahead 10 - 0 when he rose to head in a cross from the right wing. Portogal enjoyed most of the ball, as they maintained 78 percent of possession.

The most dominating Portogal player was without a doubt K. Tindyebwa. However, E. Salerno made a disastrous appearance. BIANCATEAM's best player was M. Jurišević. P. Borgbrant on the other hand, had a terrible day. The match ends 10 - 0.