Portugal beat Switzerland 2-0, Sporting prodigy in U17 World Cup semis | OneFootball

Portugal is in the semi-finals of the U-17 World Cup, something that hasn't happened since 1989. In the quarter-finals, the team known as the "quinas" beat Switzerland 2-0, after their victory against Mexico. Alexandre Tverdohlebov, who stayed on the bench, was the only Sporting player called up for the tournament and is thus in the next stage of the competition.

Bino Maçães' men tried to take the initiative from the very first minutes. With more possession, and consequently more control, the opportunities eventually came even before halftime. A real cold shower for the Swiss.

Daniel Banjaqui made a pinpoint long-distance pass. Anísio Cabral controlled it with his chest already inside the box and Mateus Mide appeared to, first time, finish off a beautiful team play by the Portuguese. The deadlock was broken near the end of the first half (42').

The teams went to the locker rooms and the second half brought a different attitude from Switzerland, at least in the opening minutes. However, Portugal responded. In the 53rd minute, José Neto, the Portuguese full-back, moved up into the box to extend the lead with a powerful shot. The shot was angled and went into the top right corner.

With no more goals in the match, the referee's final whistle sealed Portugal’s place in the World Cup semi-finals. Now, aspiring for a spot in the much-desired final, the young Portuguese await their opponent: it will be the winner of Morocco vs. Brazil. The semi-final will be played on Monday, November 24, at 2:00 PM.

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