Portugal struggle to World Cup qualifying win over Azerbaijan

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European champions Portugal got their 2022 World Cup qualifying campaign off to a winning start thanks to an Azerbaijan own goal in a tight 1-0 Group A victory in Turin, Italy, on Wednesday (March 24). Azerbaijan captain Maksim Medvedev turned the ball into his own net on...

“We haven’t been playing together for quite a while,” Santos added.

The Portuguese were camped in front of their rivals’ goal early, dominating the first half, with an Andre Silva header flying over the bar in the 12th minute. Ronaldo sent an overhead kick attempt before the break over and missed further chances to score his 103rd Portugal goal in the second half despite Azerbaijan being more dangerous after the break.

 

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