Match report

Portugal Defeats Poland 3-1 in UEFA Nations League

Poland
Poland
1–3
FT
Portugal
Portugal
Oct 12, 2024

Portugal secured a dominant 3-1 victory over Poland in their UEFA Nations League match. Goals from Bernardo Silva and Cristiano Ronaldo put Portugal ahead, with an own goal by J. Bednarek sealing the win, despite P. Zielinski's consolation goal for Poland. Portugal's strong performance showcased their tactical depth and goal-scoring prowess.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Poland 1–3 Portugal
  • • Bernardo Silva scored the opening goal (26')
  • • Cristiano Ronaldo extended Portugal's lead (37')
  • • P. Zielinski scored for Poland (78')
  • • J. Bednarek scored an own goal for Poland (88')

Lineups

Poland

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 1 Ł. Skorupski (G)
  • 4 S. Walukiewicz (D)
  • 5 J. Bednarek (D)
  • 3 P. Dawidowicz (D)
  • 19 P. Frankowski (M)
  • 20 S. Szymański (M)
  • 17 M. Oyedele (M)
  • 10 P. Zieliński (M)
  • 21 N. Zalewski (M)
  • 9 R. Lewandowski (F)
  • 11 K. Świderski (F)

Substitutes

  • 14 J. Kiwior
  • 8 J. Moder
  • 15 M. Ameyaw
  • 7 K. Urbański
  • 23 K. Piątek
  • 16 B. Kapustka
  • 2 K. Piątkowski
  • 18 B. Bereszyński
  • 6 J. Piotrowski
  • 13 J. Kamiński
  • 22 B. Mrozek
  • 12 M. Bułka

Portugal

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Diogo Costa (G)
  • 5 Diogo Dalot (D)
  • 3 Rúben Dias (D)
  • 13 Renato Veiga (D)
  • 19 Nuno Mendes (D)
  • 18 Rúben Neves (M)
  • 10 Bernardo Silva (M)
  • 14 Pedro Neto (M)
  • 8 Bruno Fernandes (M)
  • 17 Rafael Leão (M)
  • 7 Cristiano Ronaldo (F)

Substitutes

  • 21 Diogo Jota
  • 9 Trincão
  • 2 Nélson Semedo
  • 16 Otávio
  • 6 Samú Costa
  • 23 Vitinha
  • 4 António Silva
  • 11 João Félix
  • 22 Rui Silva
  • 20 João Cancelo
  • 12 Ricardo Velho
  • 15 João Neves

Timeline

  1. Portugal
    26' Portugal Goal · Normal Goal
    Bernardo Silva · Assist: Bruno Fernandes
  2. Portugal
    32' Portugal Card · Yellow Card
    P. Neto

    Foul

  3. Portugal
    37' Portugal Goal · Normal Goal
    Cristiano Ronaldo
  4. Poland
    45'+1 Poland Card · Yellow Card
    S. Walukiewicz

    Foul

  5. Poland
    46' Poland subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Walukiewicz · On: Jakub Kiwior
  6. Poland
    51' Poland Card · Yellow Card
    Przemysław Frankowski

    Foul

  7. Portugal
    63' Portugal subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Cristiano Ronaldo · On: Diogo Jota
  8. Portugal
    64' Portugal subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Leao · On: Trincao
  9. Poland
    66' Poland subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Oyedele · On: J. Moder
  10. Poland
    76' Poland subst · Substitution 3
    Off: N. Zalewski · On: M. Ameyaw
  11. Poland
    76' Poland subst · Substitution 4
    Off: K. Swiderski · On: K. Urbański
  12. Poland
    78' Poland Goal · Normal Goal
    P. Zielinski
  13. Portugal
    82' Portugal subst · Substitution 3
    Off: P. Neto · On: N. Semedo
  14. Poland
    84' Poland subst · Substitution 5
    Off: S. Szymanski · On: K. Piątek
  15. Poland
    88' Poland Card · Yellow Card
    K. Piątek

    Argument

  16. Portugal
    88' Portugal Goal · Own Goal
    J. Bednarek
  17. Portugal
    90'+1 Portugal subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Bruno Fernandes · On: Otavinho
  18. Portugal
    90'+1 Portugal subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Bernardo Silva · On: Samu Costa

Match Stats

Stat Poland Portugal
Fouls 12 16
Pass Accuracy 88% 91%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 12 18
Corners 7 4
Total Passes 348 625
Yellow Cards 4 1
Blocked Shots 1 6
Shots on Target 4 6
xG — —
Shots off Target 7 6
Possession 37% 63%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 306 570
Shots Inside Box 8 11
Saves 4 3
Shots Outside Box 4 7

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Portugal took the lead with a goal by Bernardo Silva, assisted by Bruno Fernandes, in the 26th minute.
  • ▸ The momentum shifted further in favor of Portugal when Cristiano Ronaldo doubled their lead with a goal in the 37th minute.
  • ▸ Poland managed to pull one back through P. Zielinski in the 78th minute, but an own goal by J. Bednarek in the 88th minute sealed Portugal's victory.