Portugal vs Azerbaijan, 2022 World Cup Qualifying - UEFA, Group Stage
· FIFA World Cup Qualifying - UEFAUnderwhelming Portugal need own goal to beat Azerbaijan
Portugal produced a rusty display in their opening World Cup qualifier at home to Azerbaijan but still made a winning start with a 1-0 victory.
Match Timeline
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 3': André Silva (Portugal) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 3': Foul by Emin Mahmudov (Azerbaijan).
- 4': Attempt blocked. Bernardo Silva (Portugal) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by João Moutinho.
- 8': Foul by Ali Ghorbani (Azerbaijan).
- 8': Rúben Neves (Portugal) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 10': Attempt saved. Rúben Neves (Portugal) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Nuno Mendes.
- 10': Attempt saved. João Cancelo (Portugal) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top left corner. Assisted by Pedro Neto.
- 12': Attempt missed. André Silva (Portugal) header from the centre of the box is close, but misses the top left corner. Assisted by João Cancelo.
- 15': Corner, Portugal. Conceded by Anton Krivotsyuk.
- 16': Offside, Portugal. Rúben Neves tries a through ball, but Cristiano Ronaldo is caught offside.
- 18': Corner, Portugal. Conceded by Abbas Huseynov.
- 19': Attempt missed. Domingos Duarte (Portugal) right footed shot from very close range is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Cristiano Ronaldo following a corner.
- 21': Attempt blocked. João Cancelo (Portugal) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked.
- 21': Offside, Azerbaijan. Anton Krivotsyuk tries a through ball, but Ali Ghorbani is caught offside.
- 22': Attempt missed. Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal) header from the right side of the six yard box is too high. Assisted by Nuno Mendes with a cross.
- 23': Attempt saved. Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal) header from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by João Moutinho with a cross.
- 27': Corner, Portugal. Conceded by Maksim Medvedev.
- 27': Corner, Portugal. Conceded by Maksim Medvedev.
- 28': Attempt missed. Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Pedro Neto with a cross following a corner.
- 29': Attempt missed. João Cancelo (Portugal) right footed shot from the right side of the box is just a bit too high. Assisted by Bernardo Silva.
- 34': Attempt saved. João Cancelo (Portugal) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by André Silva.
- 35': Domingos Duarte (Portugal) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 35': Foul by Ali Ghorbani (Azerbaijan).
- 36': Attempt saved. Rúben Neves (Portugal) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Bernardo Silva.
- 37': Own Goal by Maksim Medvedev, Azerbaijan. Portugal 1, Azerbaijan 0.
- 39': Ali Ghorbani (Azerbaijan) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 39': Foul by Nuno Mendes (Portugal).
- 43': Foul by Ali Ghorbani (Azerbaijan).
- 43': Nuno Mendes (Portugal) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 44': Attempt blocked. Bernardo Silva (Portugal) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 44': Attempt blocked. Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by João Moutinho.
- 44': Corner, Portugal. Conceded by Maksim Medvedev.
- 45': Attempt blocked. Rúben Dias (Portugal) header from very close range is blocked. Assisted by Rúben Neves with a cross.
- 45': Corner, Portugal. Conceded by Elvin Badalov.
- 45'+1': Attempt missed. Rúben Neves (Portugal) right footed shot from the right side of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Pedro Neto with a cross following a corner.
- 45'+1': Ali Ghorbani (Azerbaijan) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 45'+1': Foul by Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal).
- 45'+1': Foul by Ali Ghorbani (Azerbaijan).
- 45'+1': João Moutinho (Portugal) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 45'+3': Attempt missed. Pedro Neto (Portugal) left footed shot from outside the box is too high.
- 45'+4': First Half ends, Portugal 1, Azerbaijan 0.
- 45': Second Half begins Portugal 1, Azerbaijan 0.
- 45': Substitution, Azerbaijan. Anatolii Nuriev replaces Abbas Huseynov.
- 45': Substitution, Azerbaijan. Ismayil Ibrahimli replaces Vuqar Mustafayev.
- 45': Substitution, Portugal. Bruno Fernandes replaces João Moutinho.
- 47': Attempt blocked. Mahir Emreli (Azerbaijan) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Emin Mahmudov.
- 48': Emin Mahmudov (Azerbaijan) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 48': Foul by Bruno Fernandes (Portugal).
- 49': Ali Ghorbani (Azerbaijan) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 49': Foul by Rúben Dias (Portugal).
- 50': Attempt missed. Ali Ghorbani (Azerbaijan) header from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Emin Mahmudov with a cross following a set piece situation.
- 52': Foul by Mahir Emreli (Azerbaijan).
- 52': Rúben Neves (Portugal) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 52': Mahir Emreli (Azerbaijan) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 53': Attempt blocked. Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 53': Hand ball by Anatolii Nuriev (Azerbaijan).
- 54': Attempt blocked. Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 54': Corner, Portugal. Conceded by Emin Mahmudov.
- 58': Anatolii Nuriev (Azerbaijan) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 58': Foul by Rúben Neves (Portugal).
- 60': Attempt saved. Bruno Fernandes (Portugal) header from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Pedro Neto with a cross.
- 62': Badavi Huseynov (Azerbaijan) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 62': Foul by Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal).
- 63': Substitution, Portugal. Rafa replaces Pedro Neto.
- 65': Anatolii Nuriev (Azerbaijan) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 65': Foul by João Cancelo (Portugal).
- 67': Attempt saved. Bernardo Silva (Portugal) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Rúben Neves.
- 68': Offside, Azerbaijan. Emin Mahmudov tries a through ball, but Ali Ghorbani is caught offside.
- 69': Corner, Portugal. Conceded by Maksim Medvedev.
- 69': Attempt saved. Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Bruno Fernandes with a cross.
- 70': Attempt blocked. Anatolii Nuriev (Azerbaijan) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Mahir Emreli.
- 71': Attempt missed. Anatolii Nuriev (Azerbaijan) right footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Ali Ghorbani.
- 73': Attempt saved. Bruno Fernandes (Portugal) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Rafa.
- 75': Foul by Mahir Emreli (Azerbaijan).
- 75': Rúben Dias (Portugal) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 75': Substitution, Portugal. João Félix replaces André Silva.
- 77': Attempt saved. Bruno Fernandes (Portugal) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Cristiano Ronaldo.
- 77': Corner, Portugal. Conceded by Sahruddin Mahammadaliyev.
- 79': Attempt saved. Bruno Fernandes (Portugal) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Nuno Mendes.
- 81': Bruno Fernandes (Portugal) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 81': Foul by Ismayil Ibrahimli (Azerbaijan).
- 81': Bruno Fernandes (Portugal) is shown the yellow card.
- 82': Attempt saved. Bruno Fernandes (Portugal) right footed shot from long range on the left is saved in the top left corner.
- 82': Anton Krivotsyuk (Azerbaijan) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 82': Foul by Bernardo Silva (Portugal).
- 84': Bruno Fernandes (Portugal) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 84': Foul by Ismayil Ibrahimli (Azerbaijan).
- 85': Substitution, Azerbaijan. Aleksey Isaev replaces Emin Mahmudov.
- 85': Substitution, Azerbaijan. Ramil Seydaev replaces Ali Ghorbani.
- 85': Substitution, Azerbaijan. Namiq Alasgarov replaces Mahir Emreli.
- 85': Attempt saved. Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top centre of the goal.
- 85': Corner, Portugal. Conceded by Sahruddin Mahammadaliyev.
- 86': Attempt missed. Rúben Dias (Portugal) with an attempt from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Bruno Fernandes with a cross following a corner.
- 88': Hand ball by João Félix (Portugal).
- 88': Substitution, Portugal. João Palhinha replaces Rúben Neves.
- 88': Substitution, Portugal. Sérgio Oliveira replaces Bernardo Silva.
- 90'+1': Attempt saved. João Félix (Portugal) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Cristiano Ronaldo.
- 90'+3': Domingos Duarte (Portugal) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+3': Foul by Anatolii Nuriev (Azerbaijan).
- 90'+4': Second Half ends, Portugal 1, Azerbaijan 0.
- 0': Match ends, Portugal 1, Azerbaijan 0.
Statistics
 AZE |
POR |
|
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Fouls | 9 |
| 1 | Yellow Cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 2 | Offsides | 1 |
| 0 | Corner Kicks | 10 |
| 14 | Saves | 0 |
| 33.5 | Possession | 66.5 |
| 4 | SHOTS | 29 |
| 0 | ON GOAL | 14 |
| 0.0 | On Target % | 0.5 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 269 | Accurate Passes | 631 |
| 373 | Passes | 732 |
| 0.7 | Pass Completion % | 0.9 |
| 1 | Accurate Crosses | 12 |
| 2 | Crosses | 34 |
| 0.5 | Cross % | 0.4 |
| 67 | Long Balls | 45 |
| 25 | Accurate Long Balls | 26 |
| 0.4 | Long Balls % | 0.6 |
| 2 | Blocked Shots | 7 |
| 12 | Effective Tackles | 6 |
| 22 | Tackles | 11 |
| 0.5 | Tackle % | 0.5 |
| 21 | Interceptions | 15 |
| 40 | Effective Clearances | 5 |
| 40 | Clearances | 5 |
Game Information
Competition: FIFA World Cup Qualifying - UEFA
Venue: Allianz Stadium
Location: Torino, Italy
Venue: Allianz Stadium
Location: Torino, Italy
WCQ - UEFA Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Germany | 6 | +13 | 15 |
| 2 | Slovakia | 6 | -2 | 12 |
| 3 | Northern Ireland | 6 | +1 | 9 |
| 4 | Luxembourg | 6 | -12 | 0 |
Line-Ups
Portugal (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 12 | Anthony Lopes (GK) |
| 4 | Rúben Dias |
| 3 | Domingos Duarte |
| 5 | Nuno Mendes |
| 20 | João Cancelo |
| 8 | João Moutinho |
| 18 | Rúben Neves |
| 10 | Bernardo Silva |
| 9 | André Silva |
| 7 | Cristiano Ronaldo |
| 19 | Pedro Neto |
Azerbaijan (4-4-1-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 12 | Sahruddin Mahammadaliyev (GK) |
| 14 | Elvin Badalov |
| 15 | Badavi Hüseynov |
| 18 | Anton Krivotsyuk |
| 5 | Maksim Medvedev |
| 8 | Emin Makhmudov |
| 6 | Vüqar Mustafayev |
| 3 | Azer Salahli |
| 13 | Abbas Huseynov |
| 9 | Ali Ghorbani |
| 10 | Mahir Emreli  |
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