FIFA World Cup: Portugal vs Turkey, Portugal Makes it to Play-off

FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Portugal vs Turkey, Portugal Makes It to Play-off Final

Portugal has cleared its way for the 2022 World Cup play-off final after a 3-1 semi-final win over Turkey.

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Portugal will lock horns with North Macedonia on March 29 in the FIFA World Cup Final.

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The Portugal fans at the Estádio do Dragão looked stunned when the referee returned from the video review booth and pointed to the penalty spot.

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At 50th Min, Portugal looked to pick up where they left off after the restart as Silva stepped inside.

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Portugal dominated the possession in the early stages with Bernardo Silva and Diogo Jota looking to pick holes in the Turkey defence.

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A positive start from Portugal here as Zeki Celik gets back to win an important header inside the Turkey penalty area.

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