Portugal beat Turkey and qualified for the round of 16 of Euro 2024 with a resounding 3 to 0 for the second date of the tournament. The team led by Cristiano Ronaldo displayed all its power in Dortmund, ensuring its place in the next round as leader of Group F.
The goals came from Bernardo Silva, who scored twice, and an unfortunate goal into his own goal by Samet Akaydin.
From the start of the match at the Signal Iduna Park Stadium, the Turkish team showed an enthusiastic and offensive attitude, surprising many.
Kerem Aktürkoğlu had a clear scoring chance before the clock hit five minutes. However, Portugal soon took control of the game, taking possession of the ball and generating constant threats in the rival area.
The first goal came in the 21st minute when Bernardo Silva finished off an excellent cross from Nuno Mendes, establishing the 1-0 and reflecting the Portuguese dominance on the scoreboard. Shortly after, Turkey suffered a setback when defender Akaydin, in a failed attempt to play with his goalkeeper, ended up sending the ball into his own net, increasing the Portuguese lead to 2-0.
The second half of the match was an extension of Portuguese dominance. Türkiye, without answers, was overwhelmed by the control and precision of those led by Roberto Martínez. In a key moment, Cristiano Ronaldo, in a generous gesture, assisted Bernardo Silva for his second goal of the night, leaving the score at a definitive 3-0.
With this victory, Portugal added six points, ensuring not only their ranking but also the leadership of the group. The three-point difference over Türkiye gives them peace of mind heading into the final day. In their next match, Portugal will face Georgia, while Turkey will seek qualification by facing the Czech Republic.
