Portugal vs Chile
Match Report
Portugal edged Chile 2-1 in a lively World Cup warm-up friendly, though the defining moment arrived not from a goal — both sides were reduced to ten men after a fiery altercation at halftime.
Gonçalo Guedes broke the deadlock in the 59th minute, converting from close range after a through ball from Rúben Neves. Bruno Fernandes doubled the lead in the 74th minute with a curling strike from outside the area. Cristiano Ronaldo, who started but came off at the break, had a goal ruled out for offside in the 35th minute. Rafael Leão and Chile's Iván Román were both dismissed in first-half stoppage time following a heated confrontation. Lucas Cepeda pulled one back for Chile deep in injury time.
Portugal will take confidence from the result heading into their World Cup opener against DR Congo on June 17. For Chile, the resilience shown in the final moments offers a positive note despite the narrow defeat.
Match Events
45+2'
R. Leao(Unsportsmanlike conduct)
45+2'
I. Roman(Unsportsmanlike conduct)
46'
46'
46'
58'
75'
76'
80'
80'
80'
80'
90+2'
Statistics
62%Possession38%
18Shots11
8Shots on Target4
9Corners3
8Fouls17
3Offsides1
1Red Cards1
518Passes327
3Saves6
Head to Head
1
Portugal wins
2
Draws
0
Chile wins
Goals: 3 - 2

