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22/11/2056, Helsinki Olympic Stadium, Helsinki, Finland, Live on National TV
World Cup Qual, G2

Finland Vs Portugal

Finland play in a 4-4-2 Diamond formation, and line up with: M Puikkonen (GK) , A Pollari (CB) , A Laukkunen (CB) , T Huusko (RB) , T Pesola (LB) , A Virolainen (CDM) , N Hurskainen (CAM) , E Ihalainen (RM) , T Vanska (LM) , J Neuvonen (ST) , E Polvinen (ST) And the subs are: P Mayra (CB) , K Kunnas (CB) , S Toikka (CM) , S Ahti (CM) , V Sipinen (ST)

Portugal play in a 4-4-2 Diamond formation, and line up with: C Frias (GK) , E Esteves (CB) , M Silverio (CB) , A Lagos (RB) , S Matheus (LB) , F Antonio (CDM) , Q Daniel (CAM) , L Miguez (RM) , X Dionisio (LM) , S Vieira (ST) , O Noronha (ST) And the subs are: B Reposa (CB) , I Modesto (CB) , G Farias (CM) , Q Giraldo (CM) , F Vara (ST)

Welcome to Helsinki Olympic Stadium in Helsinki, Finland where Finland will face Portugal.  This is a group stage match of the World Cup Qual.  The attendance is 36000.

1' - Finland kick the ball off for the start of the game.  

12' - Quiqui Daniel plays a long pass to Santiago Matheus.  With a turn of pace, Santiago Matheus beats Arhippa Pollari, but is then fouled.  That will be a freekick for Portugal.  

15' - Santiago Vieira passes the ball to Quiqui Daniel.  Quiqui Daniel spots a run from Xavier Dionisio.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Xavier Dionisio takes the ball.  Xavier Dionisio looks to hit the ball past the keeper...but the shot is parried by Manu Puikkonen!  Antero Virolainen gets to the ball first and clears.

17' - Antero Virolainen plays a short pass to Nyyrikki Hurskainen.  Nyyrikki Hurskainen spots a run from Janne Neuvonen.  He tries to split the defence with a throughball, but Janne Neuvonen has strayed offside!  

19' - Loredo Miguez passes to Santiago Matheus.  Santiago Matheus spots a run from Onofre Noronha.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but Onofre Noronha is caught offside!  

22' - Edvard Ihalainen passes to Teijo Huusko.  Teijo Huusko chips a long ball to Nyyrikki Hurskainen.  Nyyrikki Hurskainen sees Janne Neuvonen making a run.  He attempts a quick throughball, but Janne Neuvonen is caught offside!  

31' - Felippe Antonio passes a long ball to Manuel Silverio.  Manuel Silverio slides the ball to Felippe Antonio.  Felippe Antonio sees a run from Loredo Miguez.  He attempts to play him through with a quick ball, and Loredo Miguez is able to control the ball.  Loredo Miguez hits the ball towards goal...but the shot is saved by the keeper!  

33' - Manu Puikkonen hits the ball long to Antero Virolainen.  Antero Virolainen attempts to use his skills to beat Emanuel Esteves, and is able to dribble past his opponent!  

34' - Antero Virolainen sees Tommi Vanska making a run.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Tommi Vanska is able to take the ball.  Tommi Vanska strikes the ball...but the ball flies wide of the post!

38' - Cortez Frias finds Felippe Antonio with a long ball.  Felippe Antonio slides the ball to Quiqui Daniel.  Quiqui Daniel tries to unleash a long range shot...but the ball flies wide of the post!

40' - Manu Puikkonen sees Elo Polvinen making a run.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Elo Polvinen is able to take the ball.  Elo Polvinen attempts to shoot the ball into the corner of the net...but Cortez Frias deflects the shot out of play.  The linesman flags for a corner for  Finland.  Elo Polvinen gets ready to take the corner.  He whips the ball into the box, but Quiqui Daniel intercepts the ball.  

46' - Quiqui Daniel finds Alano Lagos with a short pass.  Alano Lagos passes the ball to Felippe Antonio.  Felippe Antonio passes a long ball to Emanuel Esteves.  Emanuel Esteves plays the ball to Onofre Noronha.  Onofre Noronha sees Quiqui Daniel making a run.  He attempts to release him with a throughball, and Quiqui Daniel is able to take the ball.  Quiqui Daniel looks to slide the ball past the keeper...but the shot is parried by Manu Puikkonen!  Santiago Vieira is first to the ball...Santiago Vieira tries to place the ball past the keeper...and its in! It's a lovely goal from Santiago Vieira for Portugal!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but it wasn't enough!

46' - The referee blows the whistle for half time. 

47' - Portugal kick the ball off for the restart.  

50' - Alano Lagos finds Loredo Miguez with a short pass.  Loredo Miguez plays the ball to Manuel Silverio.  Janne Neuvonen tackles Manuel Silverio and the ball goes loose.  Santiago Matheus plays a short pass to Quiqui Daniel.  Quiqui Daniel brings the ball forward, outpacing Elo Polvinen.  

52' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Felippe Antonio will come off.  Iago Modesto is going to be brought on.  

53' - Onofre Noronha attempts to use his skills to beat Tauno Pesola.  He sends his opponent the wrong way and takes the ball forward!  

54' - Onofre Noronha looks to strike the ball into the corner of the net...and Onofre Noronha scores!  That's a lovely goal from the Portugal player!  The ball rebounded in off the post!

54' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Emanuel Esteves is going to be taken off.  Baltasar Reposa joins the game from the bench.  

54' - Finland kick the ball off for the restart.  

56' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Loredo Miguez is going to be taken off.  Quinto Giraldo is going to be brought on.  

63' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Arhippa Pollari will come off.  Perttu Mayra is going to be brought on.  

64' - Janne Neuvonen attempts to strike a long range shot into the top of the net...but the shot goes over!

71' - Cortez Frias passes to Manuel Silverio.  Manuel Silverio passes a long ball to Iago Modesto.  Iago Modesto passes the ball to Quiqui Daniel.  Quiqui Daniel plays the ball to Quinto Giraldo.  Quinto Giraldo chips a long ball to Manuel Silverio.  Manuel Silverio slides the ball to Quinto Giraldo.  Quinto Giraldo sees Santiago Vieira making a run.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but Santiago Vieira is caught offside!  

76' - Edvard Ihalainen hits the ball long to Perttu Mayra.  Perttu Mayra sees Elo Polvinen making a run.  He attempts a quick throughball, and Elo Polvinen is able to take the ball.  Elo Polvinen reaches the byline and tries a cutback and the ball reaches Tommi Vanska.  Tommi Vanska tries to place the ball past the keeper...and Tommi Vanska scores!  That's an exquisite goal from the Finland player!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but it wasn't enough!

76' - Portugal kick the ball off for the restart.  

78' - Xavier Dionisio passes to Quiqui Daniel.  Quiqui Daniel slides the ball to Iago Modesto.  With a turn of pace, Iago Modesto beats Janne Neuvonen.  

79' - Iago Modesto spots a run from Quinto Giraldo.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but Quinto Giraldo is caught offside!  

80' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Janne Neuvonen is going to be taken off.  Viljo Sipinen is brought on from the bench.  

81' - Iago Modesto tackles Antero Virolainen and gains possession for his team.  With a turn of pace, Iago Modesto beats Antero Virolainen.  

84' - Iago Modesto attempts to shoot from distance into the top of the net...but the shot goes over!

85' - Manu Puikkonen sees Tommi Vanska making a run.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but the linesman signals for offside!  

87' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Aato Laukkunen is going to be taken off.  Kaappo Kunnas is going to be brought on.  

91' - Quiqui Daniel finds Onofre Noronha with a short pass.  Onofre Noronha hits the ball from outside the area...but the shot is saved by the keeper!  

91' - The referee blows the whistle for full time. 



The match has ended Finland 1 - 2 Portugal.