Sporting striker scores as Portugal and Oceano Cruz win Toulon (2-0) | OneFootball

Portugal won the Maurice Revello Tournament in Toulon again, 23 years after their last victory in the competition. In the final, the National Team beat Tunisia 2-0 and lifted the trophy for the fourth time in its history, repeating the triumphs achieved in 1992, 2001 and 2003. Rafael Nel, a forward for Sporting - who could be on his way out - scored the second goal for Oceano Cruz's side.

The match began evenly, with both teams looking to get on the scoresheet. Tunisia created the first dangerous chance in the 20th minute, forcing Diogo Fernandes into a good save. However, it was Portugal who opened the scoring in the 24th minute through Fábio Baldé.

In front, the team of the quinas grew in confidence and continued to take the initiative in the match. Even before half-time, both teams came close to scoring, with Diogo Fernandes once again standing out in the Portuguese goal.

In the second half, Tunisia tried to take greater control of possession and pushed higher up the pitch in search of an equaliser. Portugal responded with a more direct approach and ended up managing their lead for much of the match, during a spell in which clear-cut chances were scarce.

Despite the Tunisian pressure in the closing minutes, it was the National Team that scored again. Deep into stoppage time, in the 90+7th minute, Miguel Nogueira saw his shot saved by Khardani, but Rafael Nel was there to tuck away the rebound and seal the result.

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