GOLAZONEWSPortugal U21s Secure 1-0 Victory Over England
⚡ In 30 seconds
- Afonso Moreira scored the decisive goal in the away win.
- Coach Luís Freire described the performance as near perfection.
- The victory came against the two-time European champions.
Portugal's Under-21 national team achieved a 1-0 victory against England in an away fixture. Afonso Moreira provided the match-winning strike to secure the result against the side that has twice been crowned European champions.
Following the match, Moreira stated that the squad felt they were as strong as, if not stronger than, their opponents. Players Dário Essugo and Martim Fernandes also emphasized the collective attitude and the effective response the team displayed during the contest.
Head coach Luís Freire expressed pride in the merit of his young players, praising both their quality and mindset. He characterized the team's overall performance during the win as being close to perfection.