Portugal - Iceland - 2:0. Euro 2024. Match review, statistics

On 19 November, one of the matches of Euro 2024 in football took place. Portugal and Iceland met.

Euro-2024

Portugal - Iceland - 2:0 (1:0)
Goals: Bruno Fernandes (37), Orta (66)

Warnings: I. B. Johannesson (28), J. Thorsteinsson (32), W. T. Willumsson (46), Joao Palinha (54), J. B. Gudmundso (54).

Portugal vs Iceland Match Review:

Portugal defeat Iceland 2-0 In a tense European Championship qualifying match, Portugal hosted Iceland at the Estadio José Alvalade. The score was 1-0 in Portugal's favour at half-time and they maintained their advantage until the final whistle, winning 2-0. The match got off to a rousing start with both teams demonstrating their attacking prowess. In the 28th minute, I. Johannesson, a player of the Icelandic national team, received a yellow card, and in the 32nd minute J. Thorsteinsson was added to his suspension. Thorsteinsson. Despite Iceland's first setbacks, Portugal continued to strive for their goal. In the 37th minute, Portugal's B. Fernandes took advantage of a well-executed chance and headed the ball into the net, giving Portugal a well-deserved lead. This goal energised the Portuguese and they continued to dominate the game. The second half started with changes in tactics and substitutions from both teams. In the 46th minute, Iceland introduced A. Finnbogason instead of O. Oskarsson, hoping to cut the lead to Portugal. However, soon after this substitution, V.T. Willumsson received a yellow card, which further reduced Iceland's chances. In the 54th minute, Portugal's J. Palhinha also received a yellow card, signalling an increase in physical aggression from both sides. Palhinha was soon joined by Icelandic J.B. Gudmundsson, who received a yellow card.

Gudmundsson, who received his yellow card. In the 62nd minute, the match continued with a flurry of substitutions. Iceland's J. Thorsteinsson came on in place of A. Gudjohnsen, while Portugal made several substitutions, with Joao Mario and R. Guerreiro replacing two players. In addition, Portugal's B. Silva was replaced by R. Horta. In the decisive moment, R. Horta took his chance in the 66th minute and increased Portugal's lead to 2-0. In the remaining minutes Iceland had a tough fight ahead of them. In the course of the match Portugal decided to make one more substitution: in the 75th minute Otavio replaced Vitinho. This substitution was aimed at giving fresh energy and maintaining Portugal's dominance on the pitch. In the closing stages of the match, Portugal's Joao Felix received a yellow card in the 84th minute, adding to the growing number of penalties. Both teams made further substitutions, with Joao Felix being replaced by Bruma and J. Cancelo being replaced by J. Neves. Despite Iceland's attempts to get back into the game, Portugal's strong defence proved impenetrable and the match ended 2-0 in Portugal's favour. The game between Portugal and Iceland showcased the intensity and skill of both teams. Portugal's clinical play and strong defence proved too difficult for Iceland. With the win Portugal continues their successful qualification campaign for the European Championship, while Iceland needs to regroup and strategise for the upcoming matches.

Statistics of the match Portugal - Iceland: