Portugal's Under-21 team started their Euro 2027 qualifying campaign in style, demolishing Azerbaijan 5-0 in Barcelos. Luís Freire enjoyed a dream debut as head coach, witnessing a dominant performance from his side.
Dominant Second Half Secures Victory
Despite controlling the first half, Portugal couldn't find a breakthrough. Rodrigo Mora hit the woodwork, and the Azerbaijani goalkeeper made some excellent saves to keep the scores level at halftime.
The second half was a different story! Portugal exploded with three goals in just eight minutes, courtesy of Rodrigo Mora, Geonvy Quenda, and Leonardo Barroso. Even with substitutions, Portugal maintained control, rarely allowing Azerbaijan to trouble Portuguese goalkeeper João Carvalho.
Late Goals Seal the Deal
Carlos Forbs and Vivaldo Semedo added further goals to complete the rout, securing a comprehensive victory for Portugal. The team now looks ahead to their next match against Scotland on Wednesday at 7 PM.
Luís Freire couldn't have asked for a better start to his tenure as Under-21 coach. The victory showcases the talent and potential within the Portuguese youth setup. Fans are excited to see what the future holds for this promising generation of players.
- Rodrigo Mora opened the scoring
- Geonvy Quenda added a second
- Leonardo Barroso made it three
- Carlos Forbs scored the fourth
- Vivaldo Semedo completed the scoring