Portugal beat Slovakia 4-0 this Saturdayat the Cidade de Barcelos Stadium, in a qualifying game for the 2027 Women’s World Championship. The National Team thus added the second triumph in this qualifying phasein a match in which they dominated from start to finish and achieved a comfortable result with goals from Ana Capeta (19 and 44 minutes), Carolina Santiago (48) and Jéssica Silva (75).
The Portuguese team took control of the match from the opening minutes, pressing high and creating several scoring opportunities. The Portuguese superiority ended up being translated into the scoreboard in the 19th minute, when Andreia Jacinto launched Lúcia Alves on the left. The winger gained space behind the Slovak defense and crossed into the area, where Ana Capeta finished from close range to make it 1-0.
Portugal continued to threaten the opponent’s goal and came close to extending the lead before the break, with attempts by Kika Nazareth, from outside the area, and shots by Catarina Amado and Andreia Faria, blocked by the Slovak goalkeeper. The second goal would come in the 44th minute. After a game variation from Andreia Jacinto to Catarina Amado, the side found Carolina Santiago, who watched Ana Capeta. The attacker concluded with a backheel, scoring her second personal goal and making it 2-0 at half-time.
The National Team started strong in the second half and increased their lead after 48 minutes. Ana Capeta received a deep pass inside the area and assisted Carolina Santiago, who appeared isolated in front of the goalkeeper and made it 3-0.
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