This is Portugal’s last friendly match before entering EURO and coach Roberto Martinez uses a very strong squad. In defense, Portugal uses a three-center-back formation consisting of Inacio – Pepe – Antonio Silva while Cancelo and Dalot on the wings are allowed to attack. Notably, the return of captain Cristiano Ronaldo. Supporting him are Bruno Fernandes, Leao and Felix.

With home advantage and a higher level, Portugal dominated the attack from the start and Joao Felix put the ball into the net early but it was denied because the passer, Ronaldo, was offside. However, Felix finally scored the opening goal after an impressive finish from Bruno Fernandes’ pass in the 18th minute.

Having scored a goal, the more Portugal plays, the better it becomes. Portugal had consecutive opportunities, but Ronaldo, Bruno Fernandes, Leao or Inacio were unable to score. 1-0 is the result of the first half.

In the second half, Portugal continued to pressure the opponent and after many excellent saves for the Republic of Ireland, goalkeeper Kelleher had to go into the net to pick up the ball for the second time.

After Ruben Neves’s well-placed pass in the 50th minute, Ronaldo skillfully blocked the ball with his right foot, then switched to his left foot and curled it high into the far corner, while goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher stood still, watching the ball fly into the net. 2-0 to Portugal.

In the 60th minute, Ronaldo ran into the penalty area and finished one-touch after Diogo Jota’s cross attempt. 3-0 for coach Martinez’s team and this is the final result of this match. This is the perfect momentum step for Portugal when ahead of them is the match against the Czech Republic on the opening day of EURO 2024.

Conor Bradley’s two goals within a span of six minutes in the first half secured Northern Ireland’s victory over Andorra in Tuesday’s friendly international held in Murcia. The Liverpool player delivered an impressive performance in a match that saw minimal action and was attended by only 400 supporters.

Following their 5-1 loss to Spain on Saturday, this game presented a starkly different scenario for Northern Ireland, who dominated possession and prevented Andorra from registering a shot on target. Despite their control of the game, Northern Ireland struggled to capitalize on opportunities beyond Bradley’s goals.

While Callum Marshall had a chance to extend the lead in the first half, Andorra’s resolute defense prevented any further breakthroughs. Substitute Ross McCausland had the best chance of the subdued second half, but Northern Ireland ultimately settled for a 2-0 victory in a match that lacked significant excitement.

The match took place at the home stadium of Real Murcia, where Northern Ireland had been stationed in the southeastern Spanish city since the previous week. Despite being designated as the home team, Michael O’Neill’s side had only around 400 supporters in attendance, in a stadium with a capacity exceeding 31,000.

This disparity in fan turnout created an unusual atmosphere for an international fixture, particularly during the opening stages of the game. Northern Ireland seemed to be adjusting to both the occasion and their opponents during the initial quarter of play.

In contrast to their previous performances this season, where possession was limited, Northern Ireland enjoyed a significant amount of ball possession early on. However, their attempts to assert control over the game were hindered by some misplaced passes and heavy touches.

The first notable moment of the match came from West Ham teenager Marshall, who injected energy into the contest. Marshall’s near-post cross from the left touchline resulted in Bradley scoring the game’s opening goal.

Just six minutes later, Bradley doubled his tally for the game, once again capitalizing on a well-delivered cross, this time from Jamal Lewis, to head the ball into the net.