FT England U21 1 - 0
Portugal U21
Commentary:
90+7' England U21 didn't manage to convince the spectators that they are the better team, but they came out as the winners.
90+7' That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+7' Ball possession: England U21: 47%, Portugal U21: 53%.
90+6' Goal kick for England U21.
90+6' Nuno Tavares fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
90+6' Taylor Harwood-Bellis from England U21 intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
90+5' Portugal U21 take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
90+5' Safe hands from Celton Biai as he comes out and claims the ball
90+5' England U21 with a potentially dangerous attack.
90+5' Morgan Gibbs-White wins an air challenge against Tiago Dantas
90+5' England U21 take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
90+4' Ball possession: England U21: 47%, Portugal U21: 53%.
90+4' Goal kick for Portugal U21.
90+4' England U21 take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
90+4' England U21 take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
90+3' England U21 start a counter attack.
90+3' Cole Palmer makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
90+3' England U21 take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
90+3' The game is restarted.
90+2' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
90+2' Ze Ferreira makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
90+2' James Garner makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
90+2' Andre Amaro is penalised for pushing Curtis Jones.
90+1' Oliver Skipp makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
90+1' Goal kick for Portugal U21.
90+1' Portugal U21 take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
90+1' Anthony Gordon wins an air challenge against Tiago Dantas
90+1' England U21 take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
90+1' The fourth official shows there are 6 minute(s) of time to be added.
90' Ball possession: England U21: 47%, Portugal U21: 53%.
90' Goal kick for England U21.
90' Pedro Neto is leaving the field to be replaced by Vitor Oliveira in a tactical substitution.
90' Pedro Neto fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
90' Anthony Gordon successfully blocks the shot
89' A shot by Pedro Neto is blocked.
88' The ref blows his whistle. Levi Colwill charged Henrique Araujo from behind and it's a free-kick
88' Portugal U21 with a potentially dangerous attack.
87' Anthony Gordon shoots from outside the box, but Celton Biai has it under control
87' Oliver Skipp comes back onto the field.
87' The game is restarted.
87' Oliver Skipp is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
87' Oliver Skipp is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
86' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
86' Chico Conceicao is leaving the field to be replaced by Diego Moreira in a tactical substitution.
86' Dangerous challenge by Ze Ferreira from Portugal U21. Oliver Skipp on the receiving end of that.
86' Levi Colwill from England U21 intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
86' Levi Colwill wins an air challenge against Joao Neves
85' Portugal U21 are trying to create something here.
85' Ben Johnson wins an air challenge against Joao Neves
85' Goal kick for England U21.
85' James Trafford from England U21 receives a yellow card for time wasting.
85' Ball possession: England U21: 49%, Portugal U21: 51%.
84' The cross by Chico Conceicao from Portugal U21 successfully finds a teammate in the box.
84' Portugal U21 are trying to create something here.
83' Ze Ferreira commits a rough foul on an opponent and goes into the referee's book.
83' Reckless challenge there. Ze Ferreira commits a rough foul on Morgan Gibbs-White
83' The match resumes with a drop ball.
83' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
82' Nuno Tavares sends a header towards goal, but James Trafford is there to comfortably save it
82' Nuno Tavares wins an air challenge against James Garner
82' The cross by Chico Conceicao from Portugal U21 successfully finds a teammate in the box.
82' James Garner from England U21 intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
82' James Garner wins an air challenge against Henrique Araujo
82' Portugal U21 with a potentially dangerous attack.
81' Obstruction as Paulo Bernardo cuts off the run of James Trafford. A free-kick is awarded.
81' James Trafford from England U21 intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
80' Ball possession: England U21: 49%, Portugal U21: 51%.
80' Angel Gomes is leaving the field to be replaced by Oliver Skipp in a tactical substitution.
80' Ben Johnson commits a rough foul on an opponent and goes into the referee's book.
79' Ben Johnson from England U21 commits a foul by elbowing Chico Conceicao
79' Today's attendance is 6920.
79' Levi Colwill from England U21 intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
78' Chico Conceicao is penalised for pushing Anthony Gordon.
78' Anthony Gordon makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
78' Portugal U21 are trying to create something here.
78' Levi Colwill from England U21 intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
78' Paulo Bernardo makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
78' Levi Colwill relieves the pressure with a clearance
77' The match resumes with a drop ball.
77' The game is stopped.
77' Goal kick for England U21.
77' Portugal U21 are trying to create something here.
76' Portugal U21 take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
76' Good effort by Paulo Bernardo as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
76' Tiago Dantas creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
75' Portugal U21 are trying to create something here.
75' Ball possession: England U21: 49%, Portugal U21: 51%.
75' England U21 take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
75' Andre Amaro wins an air challenge against Morgan Gibbs-White
74' Noni Madueke is leaving the field to be replaced by Cole Palmer in a tactical substitution.
73' Max Aarons is leaving the field to be replaced by Ben Johnson in a tactical substitution.
73' Henrique Araujo is penalised for pushing Taylor Harwood-Bellis.
73' Taylor Harwood-Bellis relieves the pressure with a clearance
73' Portugal U21 take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
73' Curtis Jones relieves the pressure with a clearance
72' CROSSBAR! A header from Henrique Araujo hits the crossbar!
72' The cross by Pedro Neto from Portugal U21 successfully finds a teammate in the box.
72' Portugal U21 are trying to create something here.
72' James Trafford from England U21 intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
72' The referee signals a free kick as Max Aarons from England U21 trips Joao Neves
71' England U21 are trying to create something here.
70' England U21 start a counter attack.
70' James Garner makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
70' After VAR check, the referee decided to stay with the initial call - not to award a penalty for Portugal U21!
70' Ball possession: England U21: 49%, Portugal U21: 51%.
70' VAR - PENALTY ! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential penalty situation.
70' Henrique Araujo is penalised for pushing Taylor Harwood-Bellis.
69' Portugal U21 with a potentially dangerous attack.
69' Levi Colwill successfully blocks the shot
69' A shot by Henrique Araujo is blocked.
69' Paulo Bernardo creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
68' Portugal U21 with a potentially dangerous attack.
68' Ze Ferreira makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
68' Portugal U21 take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
67' The match resumes with a drop ball.
67' Jacob Ramsey is injured and is replaced by Emile Smith Rowe.
67' Jacob Ramsey is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
67' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
66' James Garner relieves the pressure with a clearance
65' Ball possession: England U21: 50%, Portugal U21: 50%.
65' Taylor Harwood-Bellis from England U21 intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
65' Fabio Silva is leaving the field to be replaced by Henrique Araujo in a tactical substitution.
65' The referee signals a free kick as Curtis Jones from England U21 trips Chico Conceicao
64' England U21 are in control of the ball.
64' James Trafford from England U21 intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
64' Portugal U21 with a potentially dangerous attack.
63' The referee signals a free kick as Ze Ferreira from Portugal U21 trips Jacob Ramsey
62' England U21 are trying to create something here.
62' Andre Amaro from Portugal U21 goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Morgan Gibbs-White
61' Fabio Silva from Portugal U21 goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Levi Colwill
61' Taylor Harwood-Bellis relieves the pressure with a clearance
61' Portugal U21 are trying to create something here.
60' Ball possession: England U21: 49%, Portugal U21: 51%.
60' Alexandre Penetra relieves the pressure with a clearance
60' England U21 with a potentially dangerous attack.
59' Goal kick for England U21.
59' A chance presents itself to Paulo Bernardo from Portugal U21 but his header goes wide
59' The cross by Pedro Neto from Portugal U21 successfully finds a teammate in the box.
58' Dangerous challenge by Levi Colwill from England U21. Joao Neves on the receiving end of that.
58' Portugal U21 take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
57' Portugal U21 take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
57' England U21 take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
57' Goal kick for England U21.
56' Chico Conceicao fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
56' Max Aarons from England U21 intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
56' Pedro Neto swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
56' Taylor Harwood-Bellis from England U21 intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
55' Ball possession: England U21: 52%, Portugal U21: 48%.
55' Portugal U21 take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
54' Goal kick for England U21.
54' Max Aarons relieves the pressure with a clearance
54' Portugal U21 with a potentially dangerous attack.
54' Portugal U21 are trying to create something here.
53' Taylor Harwood-Bellis wins an air challenge against Fabio Silva
53' Portugal U21 take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
53' Jacob Ramsey from England U21 intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
53' Pedro Neto sends a direct free kick on target, but James Trafford has it under control
52' The game is restarted.
52' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
51' After a tactical foul, Max Aarons sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
51' Obstruction as Max Aarons cuts off the run of Chico Conceicao. A free-kick is awarded.
50' Portugal U21 are trying to create something here.
50' Ball possession: England U21: 55%, Portugal U21: 45%.
50' Jacob Ramsey relieves the pressure with a clearance
50' Levi Colwill from England U21 intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
49' Portugal U21 take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
49' Taylor Harwood-Bellis successfully blocks the shot
49' A shot by Paulo Bernardo is blocked.
48' Morgan Gibbs-White wins an air challenge against Andre Amaro
48' England U21 take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
48' Levi Colwill from England U21 intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
48' Morgan Gibbs-White from England U21 is ruled offside.
47' Safe hands from James Trafford as he comes out and claims the ball
47' Levi Colwill relieves the pressure with a clearance
47' Taylor Harwood-Bellis relieves the pressure with a clearance
47' Taylor Harwood-Bellis could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
47' The cross by Chico Conceicao from Portugal U21 successfully finds a teammate in the box.
46' Portugal U21 are trying to create something here.
46' Samu is leaving the field to be replaced by Paulo Bernardo in a tactical substitution.
46' The second half is underway.
45+1' The only goal scored by England U21 gives them the slight advantage as we are heading into halftime.
45+1' It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+1' Ball possession: England U21: 58%, Portugal U21: 42%.
45+1' Portugal U21 are in control of the ball.
45+1' England U21 start a counter attack.
45+1' Taylor Harwood-Bellis successfully blocks the shot
45+1' A shot by Tiago Dantas is blocked.
45+1' Nuno Tavares creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
45' Portugal U21 take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
45' Portugal U21 take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
45' The game is restarted.
45' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
44' Chico Conceicao makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
44' Portugal U21 take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
44' Portugal U21 take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
43' Goal kick for England U21.
43' Pedro Neto goes for goal on the direct free kick, but the shot sails wide
42' Angel Gomes from England U21 goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Chico Conceicao
42' Portugal U21 are in control of the ball.
41' The referee signals a free kick as Joao Neves from Portugal U21 trips Jacob Ramsey
41' Taylor Harwood-Bellis from England U21 intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
41' Taylor Harwood-Bellis wins an air challenge against Fabio Silva
40' Ball possession: England U21: 62%, Portugal U21: 38%.
40' Goal kick for Portugal U21.
39' England U21 are trying to create something here.
39' The referee signals a free kick as Tiago Dantas from Portugal U21 trips Noni Madueke
38' Curtis Jones makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
38' Portugal U21 start a counter attack.
38' Nuno Tavares relieves the pressure with a clearance
38' England U21 with a potentially dangerous attack.
37' England U21 are trying to create something here.
36' England U21 take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
36' England U21 take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
35' GOAL STANDS! - After reviewing the situation, the referee decides that the goal for England U21 stands.
35' VAR - GOAL! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, pending goal situation.
35' A wonderful team goal!
35' England U21 managed to score the important first goal. Will they build on that?
35' Ball possession: England U21: 60%, Portugal U21: 40%.
34' Noni Madueke made the key pass for the goal!
34' Morgan Gibbs-White provided the assist for the goal.
34' G O O O A A A L - Anthony Gordon scores with the right foot!34' Morgan Gibbs-White creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
34' England U21 with a potentially dangerous attack.
34' Safe hands from James Trafford as he comes out and claims the ball
34' Portugal U21 are trying to create something here.
33' Portugal U21 take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
33' England U21 take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
32' Goal kick for Portugal U21.
32' Noni Madueke from England U21 sends an effort wide of target
32' England U21 with a potentially dangerous attack.
32' Fabio Silva from Portugal U21 is ruled offside.
32' Taylor Harwood-Bellis relieves the pressure with a clearance
32' Portugal U21 with a potentially dangerous attack.
31' Morgan Gibbs-White successfully blocks the shot
31' A shot by Ze Ferreira is blocked.
31' Taylor Harwood-Bellis from England U21 intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
31' Pedro Neto swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
30' Ball possession: England U21: 60%, Portugal U21: 40%.
30' Angel Gomes relieves the pressure with a clearance
30' Portugal U21 with a potentially dangerous attack.
30' Joao Neves makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
30' Jacob Ramsey makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
30' Ze Ferreira makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
29' England U21 are in control of the ball.
29' England U21 take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
29' Andre Amaro relieves the pressure with a clearance
29' England U21 with a potentially dangerous attack.
28' England U21 are trying to create something here.
28' England U21 are in control of the ball.
27' Fabio Silva from Portugal U21 goes a bit too far there as the pulls down James Garner
27' Goal kick for England U21.
26' Portugal U21 are trying to create something here.
26' Portugal U21 are in control of the ball.
26' Morgan Gibbs-White is penalised for pushing Ze Ferreira.
25' Ball possession: England U21: 61%, Portugal U21: 39%.
25' Goal kick for England U21.
25' Portugal U21 with a potentially dangerous attack.
24' Portugal U21 take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
23' Good effort by Anthony Gordon as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
23' Jacob Ramsey creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
22' England U21 are trying to create something here.
22' England U21 take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
21' England U21 are trying to create something here.
21' England U21 are in control of the ball.
20' James Garner from England U21 commits a foul by elbowing Samu
20' Goal kick for Portugal U21.
20' Ball possession: England U21: 62%, Portugal U21: 38%.
19' Nuno Tavares relieves the pressure with a clearance
19' England U21 start a counter attack.
19' Jacob Ramsey makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
19' Portugal U21 are trying to create something here.
18' Portugal U21 are in control of the ball.
17' England U21 are in control of the ball.
17' Portugal U21 are trying to create something here.
16' Samu makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
16' Nuno Tavares makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
16' England U21 with a potentially dangerous attack.
16' England U21 are trying to create something here.
15' England U21 are in control of the ball.
15' Goal kick for England U21.
15' Nuno Tavares fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
15' Anthony Gordon successfully blocks the shot
15' A shot by Tiago Dantas is blocked.
15' Levi Colwill from England U21 intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
15' Pedro Neto swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
14' Good effort by Pedro Neto as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
14' James Garner could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
14' A chance presents itself to Fabio Silva from Portugal U21 but his header goes wide
14' The cross by Joao Neves from Portugal U21 successfully finds a teammate in the box.
14' Curtis Jones relieves the pressure with a clearance
14' A player from Portugal U21 takes a long throw into the opponent's box.
14' Jacob Ramsey from England U21 intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
14' Pedro Neto from Portugal U21 swings in the corner from the left.
13' Noni Madueke relieves the pressure with a clearance
13' Portugal U21 with a potentially dangerous attack.
13' Chico Conceicao wins an air challenge against Levi Colwill
12' Portugal U21 take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
12' Samu from Portugal U21 intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
12' Morgan Gibbs-White swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
11' Tiago Dantas relieves the pressure with a clearance
11' England U21 with a potentially dangerous attack.
11' England U21 take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
10' Joao Neves makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
10' Ball possession: England U21: 65%, Portugal U21: 35%.
10' The referee signals a free kick as Ze Ferreira from Portugal U21 trips Max Aarons
9' England U21 are in control of the ball.
9' England U21 take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
9' Fabio Silva wins an air challenge against James Garner
9' Portugal U21 take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
8' England U21 with a potentially dangerous attack.
8' Fabio Silva makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
8' England U21 take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
8' Ze Ferreira relieves the pressure with a clearance
7' England U21 with a potentially dangerous attack.
6' England U21 are trying to create something here.
5' Goal kick for Portugal U21.
5' Ball possession: England U21: 47%, Portugal U21: 53%.
4' Curtis Jones fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
4' Anthony Gordon creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
4' England U21 with a potentially dangerous attack.
4' England U21 take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
3' Ze Ferreira wins an air challenge against Anthony Gordon
3' Goal kick for Portugal U21.
3' England U21 are trying to create something here.
2' England U21 take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
1' Jacob Ramsey wins an air challenge against Fabio Silva
1' Portugal U21 take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
1' The pitch is in fantastic condition today and the players are enjoying the surface.
1' A perfect day for football with glorious sunshine.
1' England U21 kick-off, and the game is underway.
1' The referee starts the match.
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