2-2: Portugal and Switzerland debut with draws

Portugal and Switzerland (2-2) drew in a spirited game that opened group C. The Swiss, who like the Portuguese are looking to get stuck in the group stage for the first time in their history, got a favorable 2- 0 when the first 5 minutes were not even exhausted. The objectives of sow Y kiwi made things very complicated for Portugal, but the team was taught by Francis Net They took control of the game until they got a draw in the second half, which wasn’t enough considering the many occasions they enjoyed. Diana Gomes Y Jessica Silva They are the scorers.

It took Switzerland one minute and twenty seconds to take the lead on the scoreboard. Coumba Sow he caught a ball from no one out of the area and shot across with his right foot to get ahead of his team. The Swiss could not have imagined a better start to the match. Or yes, because the next ball that landed in the Portuguese area also ended in a goal. It’s 4 minutes into the fight Bachmann put him in the small place to find the head of kiwiwho took advantage of his physical power to dominate the world and send the ball behind the net with a powerful header.

Portugal couldn’t have started in a worse way, despite the initial hammer blow, they tried to control the game and step into the area, but there was no danger. In fact, the Swiss goalkeeper thalman He didn’t have to make an intervention throughout the first half. Of course, the weight of the game was carried by the Portuguese. A prelude to what will be the second half.

The second half was a complete siege of Portugal. Switzerland have already given up the ball and are increasingly confined to their field, although they still don’t see themselves in too much trouble despite warnings from the Portuguese. Until the 59th minute the Portuguese’s effort would be rewarded: the sixth corner was kicked (no one stole in Switzerland) ended up at the head of the Diana Gomes who ended up off centered but was able to catch the rebound thalman to cut thigh distances. A well-deserved award for some Portuguese players who look more grown-up and confident. Switzerland, on the other hand, faced the last half hour of the game with a lot of doubt, despite the goal advantage they still had.

Portugal continued to try and again threatened with a high bang after a corner. The feeling is clear: the tie is about to fall off. So it is. the lusa star Jessica Silva showed his talent with a great shot first after a perfect Levante center Tatiana Pinto in the heart of the place. That was the 65th minute and Switzerland would be very long with almost half an hour left ahead. Portugal’s chances kept coming and in the 69th minute they had a chance to get themselves ahead of the scoreboard for the first time in the match. A foul on the side of the area thrown by the captain Dolores Silva forced thalman to make one of the best interventions against. The whole game took place on the Swiss pitch and at 74 ‘ Jessica Silva He once again stepped into the area of ​​great danger in a play that ended in a corner. Eight led Portugal to none in Switzerland.

The Portuguese needed very little to create danger, but Switzerland knew they would have them. So it is. in the 80’s Reutler He finished the crossbar after a bad rebound from the Portuguese defense. It’s not the only one the team has trained by nils nielsen. In the 84th minute, Amado had to save a ball with a low goal. The game went completely mad and three from the end was Portugal who were about to get the victory: a strong cross kick from the newly incorporated. Encarnaçao press the stick. own Encarnaçao She was with him again a minute later when he left alone, but he fell asleep. The match had five added minutes and it was clear that anything could happen. However, there were no more clear chances and the final result was 2-2.

An analogy that doesn’t serve either of the two teams very well considering that they are engaged in a group with two of the candidates for the title: Sweden and the current champion, the Netherlands. Next Wednesday, Switzerland will face Sweden (6pm) and Portugal will also face the Netherlands (9pm).

DATA SHEET

Portugal: Inés Pereira, Catarina Amado, Joana Marchão, Andreia Norton, Ana Borges (Francisca Nazareth 77 ‘), Jéssica Silva (Encarnaçao 83’), Tatiana Pinto (Fátima Pinto 83 ‘), Dolores Silva, Carole Costa, Diana Silva, Diana gums

Switzerland: Gaëlle Thalmann, Noelle Maritz, Géraldine Reuteler (Fabienne Humm 90 ‘), Sandy Maendly (Lara Marti 74’), Ana-Maria Crnogorčević, Ramona Bachmann, Coumba Sow, Lia Wälti (Sandrine Mauron 90 ‘), Rahel Kiwic, Viola Calligaris, Eseosa Aigbogun

Goals: 0-1, Coumba Sow (2 ‘); 0-2, Rahel Kiwic (5 ‘); 1-2, Diana Gomes (58 ‘); 2-2, Jessica Silva (65 ‘)

Referee: Jana Adámková (Czech Republic) showed yellow to Viola Calligaris (69 ‘) and Géraldine Reuteler (82’)

Stadium: Leigh Sports Village Company