Spain beat Portugal to reach the quarter-finals
In the round of 16 of the FIFA World Cup, the national teams of Spain and Portugal faced off in a match. This was reported by Zamin.uz.
At the Dallas stadium in Arlington, the Spaniards secured a 1:0 victory over their opponents in this goalless draw. With the match nearing its end, specifically in the 91st minute, the solitary goal scored by Mikel Merino decided the outcome of the game.
Although both teams struggled to find the net for much of the match, Spain’s national team increased the pressure in the final stages and ultimately achieved their objective. During the game, Spain’s national team held an advantage in ball possession and attack creation.
Luis de la Fuente’s players attempted a total of 15 shots on goal, six of which were on target. Portugal, in their counterattacks, managed to shoot on goal nine times, but only three of those shots were on target.
Ball possession statistics also confirmed Spain’s dominance. They maintained possession for 56 percent of the match, while Portugal held the ball for 44 percent.
Spain also performed better in terms of pass accuracy and teamwork. The team completed 522 passes, achieving a 91 percent accuracy rate.
Portugal’s national teamwork. The squad completed 522 passes, with a 91 percent accuracy rate.
Portugal’s national team made 434 passes, accurately delivering 85 percent of them to their intended recipients. The intense battle on the field was also reflected in disciplinary actions.
Portuguese players committed nine fouls, while the Spaniards were stopped by the referee 13 times. The referee showed two yellow cards to the Portuguese and one to the Spaniards.
Spain also held an advantage in corner kicks. They took seven corners, while Portugal had only three such opportunities.
Regarding off-field incidents, Portugal was cautioned twice, and Spain once. Thus, Mikel Merino’s goal in the dying moments sent Spain’s national team into the quarterfinals.
For Portugal’s national team, this participation in the World Cup has come to an end. According to information from the One.uz site, this victory once again confirmed that Spain is one of the tournament favorites.
