Portugal crushes Turkey 3-0 to advance to the last 16

Sports Desk, Jun 22 (EFE).- Portugal reacted, dominated, and defeated Turkey (0-3) in the second half, securing their first place in Group F.

Players of Portugal celebrate winning the UEFA EURO 2024 group F soccer match between Turkey and Portugal, in Dortmund, Germany, 22 June 2024. EFE/EPA/GEORGI LICOVSKI

Bernardo Silva opened the scoring in the 21st minute with an unstoppable left-footed shot that beat goalkeeper Altay Bayindir.

*Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal gestures during the UEFA EURO 2024 group F soccer match between Turkey and Portugal, in Dortmund, Germany, 22 June 2024. EFE/EPA/CHRISTOPHER NEUNDORF*

The second goal was the unfortunate own goal by Samet Akaydin. Without thinking, he passed it back, not realizing that his goalkeeper, Altay Bayindir, had already moved in the opposite direction toward the ball. Despite running, he couldn’t clear it.

Goalkeeper Altay Bayindir of Turkey (L) makes a save against Bernardo Silva of Portugal during the UEFA EURO 2024 group F soccer match between Turkey and Portugal, in Dortmund, Germany, 22 June 2024. EFE/EPA/FRIEDEMANN VOGEL

Turkey came out with a little more aggression after half-time, but all in vain, as in the 56th minute, Bruno Fernandes scored the third goal with an assist from Cristiano Ronaldo.

With this result, Portugal takes the lead in Group F, with six points. Turkey is second with three points, two ahead of the Czech Republic and Georgia. EFE

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