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      Tearful Chelsea star Jorginho blasted by Roberto Mancini’s MUM for his role in Italy’s World Cup heartbreak

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      TEARFUL Jorginho was blasted by Roberto Mancini’s MUM for his role in Italy’s World Cup heartbreak.The Azzurri – who won the European Championships just 257 days earlier – failed to qualify for Qatar 2022.
      Jorginho was devastated as Italy failed to qualify for the World CupCredit: Getty
      Roberto Mancini’s mum Marianna Puolo made her feelings clearCredit: Getty
      They were stunned 1-0 at home to North Macedonia on Thursday night, crashing out of the play-offs and ensuring they miss two World Cups in a row.
      Manager Mancini’s mum Marianna Puolo was among those in disbelief and she had a dig at Chelsea midfielder Jorginho for contributing to the shock failure.
      She told Radiouno: “Unfortunately, mistakes like Jorginho’s cost us.
      “I don’t want to point my finger at him because he certainly didn’t do it on purpose, but if you miss three [two] penalties…”
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      Jorginho missed two spot-kicks in the qualifying group.
      Both unsuccessful attempts were against Switzerland as Italy drew 0-0 in Basel and 1-1 in Rome, the latter skied over the bar in injury time.
      Those dropped points proved crucial as Italy finished second in Group C on 16 points, two behind Switzerland.
      Jorginho – whose effort in the Euro 2020 final shootout was saved by Jordan Pickford – was in tears after losing to North Macedonia and insists he is “haunted” by his misses.
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      He said: “It hurts when I think about it, because I do still think about it and it will haunt me for the rest of my life.
      “Stepping up there twice and not being able to help your team and your country is something that I will carry with me forever, and it weighs on me.
      “People say we need to lift our heads and carry on, but it’s tough.”
      Puolo also questioned her son’s selection choices, believing in-form striker Mario Balotelli should have led the line, and had question marks over the goalkeeper for Aleksandar Trajkovski’s late winner.
      Macedonia only had one shot, maybe Gianluigi Donnarumma could’ve saved it Marianna Puolo
      She added: “Yesterday could’ve gone better, but this is football, sometimes things go right and sometimes things go wrong.
      “We had the match in our hands but the attack wasn’t great.
      “I would have called up Balotelli because he has incredible physical strength and in front of the goal, nobody can stop him.
      “Macedonia only had one shot, maybe Gianluigi Donnarumma could’ve saved it but it’s useless to talk about it now.
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      “This squad hasn’t lost the magic of the European Championship but perhaps some were afraid of making mistakes.
      “Yesterday, I think the ones who celebrated the most were the English.”
      The midfielder’s penalty in Rome went well over the bar against Switzerland-1Credit: Getty More

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      Egypt vs Senegal LIVE: Ciss own goal gives Pharaohs advantage after first leg in World Cup playoff – latest

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      EGYPT and Senegal are rekindling their rivalry TONIGHT as Liverpool stars Mo Salah and Sadio Mane eye a place in the World Cup.But only one of the two Reds talismen will be on the plane to Qatar as the sides lock horns in a two-legged play-off.
      Salah’s Pharoahs will be desperate not only to make the World Cup, but also to earn revenge over the Lions of Teranga after they were beaten on penalties in the Africa Cup of Nations final.

      Kick-off: 7.30pm GMT
      TV channel/ live stream: Mola TV.
      Egypt XI: El Shenawy, Gaber, Abdelmonem, Hamdy, Fatouh, Hamdi Fathy, Elneny, El Solia, Salah, Mohamed, Trezeguet
      Senegal XI: Mendy, Diallo, Koulibali, Ciss, B Sarr, Mendy, Kouyate, Gueye, I Sarr, Mane, Diedhiou

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      FT: Egypt 1-0 Senegal
      Saliou Ciss’ own goal separates the teams.
      As harsh as it is to call it an own goal as the defender did not know much about it.
      Senegal played well but just could not breakthrough the Egypt defence.

      Egypt 1-0 Senegal
      90+2. Carlos Queiroz makes his last change.
      Mainly to run the clock down now at this stage as Trezeguet comes off.
      Senegal desperately looking for a goal.
      Egypt 1-0 Senegal
      90. We are going to have four additional minutes here.
      Egypt 1-0 Senegal
      89. Senegal bring on Papa Gueye.
      Last chance saloon now for the visitors.
      That was a chance as the ball drops to Dieng.
      He tries to shoot but the block means the ball trickles through to the keeper.
      Egypt 1-0 Senegal – Marmoush chance!
      87. Great play by the substitute in the Senegal box.
      He manages to fashion half a yard of space and gets a shot away quickly.
      It almost catches Mendy out as it nestles in the side-netting.

      Egypt 1-0 Senegal
      85. Egypt win a corner.
      The ball is whipped in and doesn’t beat the first man and is cleared.
      Koulibaly is getting feisty with a few Egypt players now.
      Egypt 1-0 Senegal
      83. Aliou Cisse barks his orders to his team from the touchline.
      They do not have long now to turn this game around.
      An equaliser this late on would seem like a win to the visitors.
      Egypt 1-0 Senegal
      81. Trezeguet is penalised for a foul on Koulibaly.
      The Egyptian wins the header but seems to land on the defenders foot as he lands.
      Obviously the defender makes it look like he stood in a bear trap.
      Egypt 1-0 Senegal
      79. Great free kick by Senegal.
      Mane completely runs over the ball and continues his run down the wing.
      As the ball is played into the box and half-cleared the ball runs wide of the goal.
      Mane continues his run and almost converts the loose ball.
      Egypt 1-0 Senegal
      77. Egypt have a free kick and look to drift it into the back post.
      The header drops harmlessly before Trezeguet tries a shot.
      It is blocked by a number of Senegal players before the ball is cleared.
      Egypt 1-0 Senegal
      75. Mane clips the free kick in looking to find a Senegal head.
      Egypt again show how the aerial balls suit their game defensively.
      Still no way through for the visitors.

      Egypt 1-0 Senegal
      73. Sarr is running at Egypt in full-flow as he cuts in from out wide.
      A number of players look to challenge him and the Senegal player goes down.
      The referee awards Senegal a free kick on the edge of the box.
      Egypt 1-0 Senegal
      71. The AFCON champions seem unable to breach the Egypt defence.
      They are throwing everything at their hosts but still cannot find the goal they crave.
      Mohamed comes off for Marmoush.
      Egypt 1-0 Senegal
      68. As the corner comes in for Egypt, the ball is partially cleared.
      Fathi tries an outlandish bicycle kick which is blocked by the defender.
      Had he not got that block in, that looked to be heading in.
      Egypt 1-0 Senegal
      67. Senegal are still trying to press the hosts.
      Egypt seem happy to control possession.
      The Pharaohs seems content with their one-goal lead.
      Egypt 1-0 Senegal – Mane chance!
      64. The ball is crossed to the back post where Mane wins the header.
      His header is on its way to goal before El-Shenawy dives and gets a hand to the ball.
      The defender behind him was ready to clear if the keeper could not get to it.

      Egypt 1-0 Senegal
      62. Bamba Dieng comes on for Senegal.
      Diedhiou makes way for him.
      Play stops as a clash of heads requires treatment for both.
      Egypt 1-0 Senegal
      60. The Pharaohs are quite happy to pass the ball around and frustrate their opponents.
      Senegal seem to be treating this like a one-off game.
      They do not want to leave here with a defeat.
      Egypt 1-0 Senegal
      58. Senegal are looking a much better team in this second half.
      There seems to be more purpose to their attacking.
      That being said, Egypt are still keeping them out.
      Egypt 1-0 Senegal
      56. Brilliant play by Sadio Mane.
      Out on the touchline with two players facing him, the Liverpool winger scoops the ball in the middle of the pair and skips passed them.
      As he gets into the Egypt box he looks to find Sarr on the back post.
      The ball is headed away.
      Egypt 1-0 Senegal
      54. Senegal seem to be camped inside the Egypt half currently.
      Sarr’s cross is partially blocked and runs through to the keeper.
      As Egypt counter Trezeguet is fouled out wide.

      Egypt 1-0 Senegal
      52. As the corner is swung into the box El-Shenawy comes for the cross and punches clear.
      He has done that a lot in this game and relieved a lot of pressure on his team.
      All Senegal at the moment.
      Egypt 1-0 Senegal
      50. The Lions of Teranga may rue some of these missed chances.
      That was a difficult one for Mane as he was literally under the crossbar as he tried to turn and shoot.
      Mane goes running into the box but why he looks to pass instead of pulling the trigger only the player will know.
      Egypt 1-0 Senegal
      48. Two half chances there for Senegal.
      Firstly as the ball is hooked into the box a returning Mane swivels on the ball but cannot get a good connection on it so close to goal.
      Then as the ball is returned into the box from out wide, the header is inches away from the post.
      The replay shows it seems the Egypt defender nearly put it into his own net there.
      Egypt 1-0 Senegal
      46. Both sides look intent on attacking in the early stages of the second half.
      For Senegal they need to work harder in the final third.
      As obvious as it sounds they need to get Mane on the ball more.
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      ‘Nothing is achieved’ – Cristiano Ronaldo warns Portugal pals not to take North Macedonia lightly after Italy KO

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      CRISTIANO RONALDO has warned Portugal to respect North Macedonia in their World Cup play-off final.Ronaldo and Co will meet Italy’s conquerors in the World Cup play-off final in Porto on Tuesday.
      Cristiano Ronaldo warned his Portugal team-mates not to underestimate North MacedoniaCredit: Getty
      North Macedonia picked up a shock victory over European champions ItalyCredit: Getty
      Portugal made it through the semis on Thursday by beating Turkey through goals from Otavio, Diogo Jota and Matheus Nunes.
      Manchester United star Ronaldo, 37, tweeted: “The first step has been taken towards our great objective, towards the 2022 World Cup.
      “Nothing is won, nothing is achieved.
      “We have to continue to work in a serious and focused way, respecting the opponent but always believing in our abilities. Power Portugal! Go to Qatar!”
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      Manchester City full-back Joao Cancelo will return from suspension while Pepe is expected to overcome COVID-19 in time for Tuesday’s showdown.
      Portugal boss Fernando Santos said: “Everyone knew what was going to happen except the North Macedonian people.
      “This is a final and finals are very difficult.
      “I have been involved in plenty of them so I know what I’m talking about.
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      “In the end, these are games are there to be won.
      “We’ll approach the game with the same respect as we showed Turkey.” More

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      When is the 2022 Qatar World Cup?

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      WITH eight months until the 2022 Qatar World Cup fans across the world are waiting anxiously for the draw.After four years the World Cup is back and it will be the final time we saw the tournament with 32 teams before it expands to 48 teams in 2026.
      The Qatar World Cup will be the first ever winter World Cup.Credit: Getty
      With qualifying beginning to draw to a close, fans wait nervously to see the full roster of teams that will play in Qatar this winter.
      Qatar is set to be the first ever World Cup to take place in the winter due to the extreme summer temperatures deemed to hot for competitive sport.
      The World Cup draw is set to take place on Friday April 1 at 4pm live from Doha.
      When does the tournament start?

      Group stages for the Qatar World Cup will start on Monday November 21.
      The final of this years World Cup will be on December 18, just one week before Christmas.

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      Which teams have qualified for Qatar?
      UEFA

      Germany
      Denmark
      France
      Belgium
      Croatia
      Spain
      Serbia
      England
      Switzerland
      Netherlands

      Conmebol

      Brazil
      Argentina

      AFC

      Iran
      South Korea
      Qatar (hosts)
      Japan
      Saudi Arabia

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      Who can still qualify for the World Cup?
      With 10 UEFA teams already qualified there is still room for three more.
      Playoffs are scheduled to take place in March with the exception of Scotland vs Ukraine and are as follows:
      Path A
      Play Off Final 1: Wales vs Ukraine – Postponed until June
      Path B
      Play Off Final 2: Poland vs Sweden – March 29 (7.45pm kick-off) 
      Path C
      Portugal vs North Macedonia – March 29 (7.45pm kick-off) 
      Play-off finals: March 29 
      Play-offs are also taking place in the African confederation with Egypt taking on Senegal in a two legged qualifier.
      In North and South America’s qualifiers are set to be finalised in this international break.
      The final set of World Cup places will be decided in the intercontinental play-offs in June. More

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      Cameroon vs Algeria LIVE: Stream FREE, channel, kick-off time, team news for TODAY’S World Cup play-off game

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      RIYAD MAHREZ and Algeria are aiming to return to the World Cup as they face Cameroon over two legs.The Fennec Foxes have been an enigma in recent years as they missed out on the 2018 World Cup, but then won the Africa Cup of Nations in 2019 and the Fifa Arab Cup in December 2021.
      2017 Afcon champions Cameroon also failed to qualify for the last World Cup and will be looking to put things right this time around.

      Kick-off: 5pm GMT
      TV channel/ live stream: Mola TV
      Cameroon XI: Team news to follow…
      Algeria XI: Team news to follow…

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      From heroes to zeros
      A few months ago, Algeria would have been seen as clear favourites.
      Heading into the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations as defending champions, a 35-match unbeaten streak came to an end in embarrassing fashion as the North Africans were eliminated in the group stage without winning a game.
      Not qualifying for the World Cup would be seen as yet another failure for Algeria’s golden generation.
      New manager, different focus
      After their exit from the AFCON tournament at the semi-final stage, Toni Conceição was sacked as head coach.
      He was replaced by Rigobert Song, who won 137 caps as a player, taking his first senior job in management.
      The ex-Cameroon defender will be hoping to win his first game as manager here today.
      Strong qualifying campaign
      Cameroon saw off the threat of Ivory Coast in their final Group D fixture.
      This saw them emerge as group winners with a total of 15 points from a possible 18.
      They will be looking to put their AFCON semi-final disappointment behind them.
      Taking form into playoffs
      Algeria ended their Group A qualifying campaign unbeaten.
      They managed to pick up four wins and two draws to finish group winners ahead of Burkina Faso.
      Standing in their way are a side who are unbeaten in the last seven games against the Desert Foxes.
      Hosting nothing but disappointment
      The fans in Cameroon were all hopeful of winning the AFCON tournament when they were chosen to host it but these dreams were not to be fulfilled.
      Knocked out in the group stages, this was a shambolic performance by the hosts which eventually saw Conceicao being replaced as manager.
      Having missed out on the 2018 World Cup, Djamel Belmadi’s side will be looking to put a disappointing continental display behind them and book their tickets to Qatar.
      Welcome to Cameroon vs Algeria
      The Limbe Stadium today hosts a 2022 FIFA World Cup playoff which pits two African giants together as Cameroon play Algeria over two legs to book their place in Qatar.
      The Indomitable Lions are seeking to reach the World Cup finals for the eighth time in their history, while Algeria are looking to book their fifth appearance at the finals.
      There is no major injury concerns for either side, with Swansea City’s Oliver Ntcham has received his maiden call-up for Cameroon despite representing France at youth level.
      Thirty-five year old Rais M’Bolhi is closing in on 100 appearances for Algeria as he seeks to join Lakhdar Belloumi as the only men to have reached this milestone.
      Riyad Mahrez was largely underwhelming during AFCON for Algeria and his nation will need him back to his best if they are to emerge victorious in this one.
      Vincent Aboubakar scooped the AFCON golden boot with eight goals in seven games and will definitely be a player that Algeria will have to watch if they plan on having a positive result in this World Cup playoff.
      Sitting out tournaments such as the FIFA World Cup is something neither team want to experience this winter and will be doing all they can to ensure their places on the planes to Qatar are confirmed.
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      Is Egypt vs Senegal on TV? Channel, live stream FREE, kick-off time, team news for World Cup 2022 play-off TODAY

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      EGYPT and Senegal are rekindling their rivalry TODAY as Liverpool stars Mo Salah and Sadio Mane eye a place in the World Cup.But only one of the two Reds talismen will be on the plane to Qatar as the sides lock horns in a two-legged play-off.
      No Salah and Egypt are looking to dump Afcon winners Senegal out of the World CupCredit: Getty
      Sadio Mane and Senegal will be hoping for a repeat of the Africa Cup of Nations finalCredit: AFP
      Salah’s Pharoahs will be desperate not only to make the World Cup, but also to earn revenge over the Lions of Teranga after they were beaten on penalties in the Africa Cup of Nations final.
      Both of these sides would have fancied their chances against any other play-off opponent after breezing through their respective qualifying groups.
      Egypt won 14 of a possible 18 points as they went unbeaten in a group also containing Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s Gabon.
      And Senegal claimed 16 of 18 points from Togo, Namibia and Congo before landing the Egyptians in an extremely unkind draw.
      What time does Egypt vs Senegal kick off?

      Egypt vs Senegal kicks off at 7.30pm UK and Senegalese time – 9.30pm in Egypt.
      It takes place at the Cairo International Stadium.

      Is Egypt vs Senegal on TV and can I live stream it free?
      Egypt vs Senegal is not on UK television.
      But fear not, you can watch all the action legally via free streaming service Mola TV.
      Team news
      Main man Mo Salah is fit and raring to go for Egypt.
      However, Carlos Queiroz’s men have a number of injuries.
      Former West Brom star Ahmed Hegazy is out along with Akram Tawfik.
      Ramadan Sobhi, formerly of Stoke and Huddersfield, is also out, as is Mohamed Hany.
      Senegal have no major injury worries and are expected to welcome back Ismaila Sarr, who had missed Watford’s last three matches.
      Egypt squad
      Goalkeepers: Mohamed El-Shennawy (Al Ahly), Mohamed Abou-Gabal (Zamalek), Mohamed Sobhi (Pharco FC)
      Defenders: Yasser Ibrahim, Mohamed Abdelmomen, Ayman Ashraf (Al Ahly), Omar Kamal (Future FC), Omar Gaber (Pyramids FC), Mahmoud Hamdy El-Wensh, Mahmoud Alaa, Ahmed Fatouh (Zamalek)
      Midfielders: Hamdi Fathi, Amr El-Sulya, Mohamed Magdy Afsha (Al Ahly), Mohamed Elneny (Arsenal), Nabil Emad Dunga (Pyramids FC), Emam Ashour (Zamalek)
      Forwards: Mohamed Salah (Liverpool), Omar Marmoush (VfB Stuttgart), Mahmoud Hassan Trezeguet (Istanbul Basaksehir), Mostafa Mohamed (Galatasaray), Marwan Hamdi (Smouha), Ahmed Sayed Zizo (Zamalek)
      Senegal squad
      Goalkeepers: Edouard Mendy (Chelsea, England), Alioune Badara Faty (Casa Sport), Bingourou Camara (Sporting Charleroi, Belgium)
      Defenders: Bouna Sarr (Bayern Munich, Germany), Kalidou Koulibaly (Napoli, Italy) Abdou Diallo (PSG), Saliou Ciss (AS Nancy France), Pape Abou Cisse (Olympiakos, Greece), Fode-Ballo Toure (AC Milan, Italy), Youssouf Sabaly (Sevilla, Spain), Abdoulaye Seck (Antwerp, Belgium)
      Midfielders: Idrissa Gana Gueye (PSG, France), Nampalys Mendy (Leicester City, England), Cheikhou Kouyate (Crystal Palace, England), Pape Matar Sarr (Metz, France), Moustapha Name (Paris FC, France), Loum Ndiaye (FC Porto, Portugal), Pape Gueye (Marseille, France)
      Forwards: Sadio Mane (Liverpool, England), Ismaila Sarr (Watford, England), Famara Diedhiou (Alanyaspor, Turkey), Bamba Dieng (Marseille, France), Keita Balde Diao (Cagliari, Italy), Habib Diallo (Strasbourg, France), Mame Baba Thiam (Kayserispor, Turkey), Boulaye Dia (Villarreal, Spain)
      Latest odds
      Egypt 17/10
      Draw 13/8
      Senegal 9/5
      *Odds from Betfair correct as of Tuesday, March 22
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      Is Ghana vs Nigeria on TV? Channel, live stream free, kick-off time, team news for TODAY’S World Cup 2022 play-off match

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      GHANA and Nigeria face off TODAY in the first match of a huge two-legged clash which will determine which side will play at the 2022 World Cup. The two West African giants will be desperate to make it to Qatar at the end of the year.
      Nigeria fans will be hopeful their men can make it to Qatar 2022Credit: AFP
      And having been less than impressive at the Africa Cup of Nations in January, both Nigeria and Ghana will be out to do their nations proud.
      But only one of the two sides can play at football’s biggest tournament in November and December.
      What time does Ghana vs Nigeria kick-off?

      Ghana vs Nigeria kicks off at 7.30pm.
      The game will take place at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium, in Ashanti, Ghana.
      There will be a capacity of 40,000 fans in attendance at the clash.
      The sides last met in 2011 when they drew 0-0 in a friendly at Vicarage Road, Watford.

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      Is Ghana vs Nigeria on TV and can I live stream it free??

      Ghana vs Nigeria is not on UK television.
      But fear not, you can watch all the action legally via free streaming service Mola TV.
      You can download the Mola TV app onto your mobile or tablet device.

      Team news
      Ghana’s captain Andre Ayew won’t be available to play as he is under suspension.
      But the Black Stars have no other missing players or injuries to contend with heading into the clash.
      Nigeria have Alex Iwobi suspended, while both Wilfred Ndidi and Maduka Okoya are unavailable.
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      Odds

      Ghana – 15/8
      Draw – 13/8
      Nigeria – 13/8

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      Portugal 3 Turkey 1 LIVE REACTION: Ronaldo and Co reach World Cup play-off final with routine victory – latest updates

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      PORTUGAL reached the World Cup play-off final with a 3-1 win over Turkey thanks to goals from Otavio, Diogo Jota and Nunes.
      RESULT: Portugal 3-1 Turkey
      Portugal XI: Costa, Dalot, Pereira, Fonte, Guerreiro, Moutinho, Fernandes, Silva, Otavio, Jota, Ronaldo
      Turkey XI: Ugurcan, Zeki, Merih, Caglar, Cengiz, Hakan, Berkan, Ozan, Burak, Orkun, Kerem

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      That’s all from Porto
      So, Portugal progress after a hugely eventful battle with Turkey.
      They will play North Macedonia for their chance to play at the Qatar World Cup.
      A night of heroes, villains and just about everything in between!
      Thank you for reading and goodnight.
      .Credit: Getty
      The decisive kick
      .Credit: Getty
      .Credit: Getty
      Otavio steps up
      Otavio shone in just his second ever game for Portugal.

      55 touches
      1 goal
      1 assist
      30 passes
      81% pass accuracy
      9 total duels won

      .Credit: Getty
      The results are in

      So, Portugal vs North Macedonia in the final. Who would have thought it?
      Over in Sweden, the hosts have beaten Czech Republic in extra time.
      Full-time – Portugal 3-1 Turkey
      Portugal have seen off Turkey after an incredibly tense finish in Porto. But they were made to work very hard for it.
      It could have been a different story after Yilmaz had the chance to level from the penalty spot, but he blazed it over the bar. Then in stoppage time, Nunes was able to seal the win, and Portugal march on to the final where they will play North Macedonia!
      Yes, you read that correctly, North Macedonia have beaten Italy in stoppage time!
      .Credit: Reuters
      .Credit: Getty
      Portugal 3-1 Turkey
      90, Ronaldo hits the bar, and we see his first smile of the night!
      He turns on to his left foot and strikes the woodwork. he just can’t hit the back of the net tonight.
      Portugal 3-1 Turkey
      90, The substitutes combine as Leao slips the ball through to Nunes who side-foots it past Cakir.
      What a relief for Portugal. A stab to the heart for Turkey.
      .Credit: Reuters
      GOAL! Portugal 3-1 Turkey
      It’s all over!
      Portugal 2-1 Turkey
      90, Soyuncu wastes time trying to play the ball out after a pirouette.
      Not the time.
      Portugal 2-1 Turkey
      90, Ronaldo misses from five yards!
      Felix strikes a powerful effort on goal. It’s palmed out to Ronaldo who cant make any proper contact and it rolls through to the keeper.
      It hasn’t been his night.
      Portugal 2-1 Turkey
      90, Leao combines with Ronaldo and drives into the area, but his touch is too heavy and he commits a foul.
      There will be 5 added minutes here.
      .Credit: Reuters
      Portugal 2-1 Turkey – -Turkey change
      89, Last roll of the dice for Turkey as Dursun replaces Kutlu
      Portugal 2-1 Turkey – Portugal triple change
      87, Nunes, Mendes and Leao are all on for Otavio, Moutinho and Guerreiro.
      Portugal 2-1 Turkey
      86, The ball is crossed into the box and Costa can claim it.
      Portugal have four minutes plus added time to keep Turkey out.
      Portugal 2-1 Turkey
      He’s missed it!!!
      Yilmaz skies it over the bar, and Portugal escape. A dreadful penalty, in truth.
      What drama here in Porto.
      Credit: Getty
      Portugal 2-1 Turkey
      83, It’s a penalty to Turkey!
      Fonte and Portugal aren’t happy, but Yilmaz has the chance to level the scores.
      Portugal 2-1 Turkey
      81, Possible penalty!
      Enes falls to the floor after Fonte kicks through on him.
      The referee has been told to go over to the screen to have a look…
      Portugal 2-1 Turkey – double change
      80, Dorukhan is on for Kokcu and Yazici is on for Celik
      Fernandes is off for Portugal and is replaced by the more defensive minded Carvalho.
      Portugal 2-1 Turkey
      78, Under gets a shot off from the edge of the area. But there’s not enough power in it and it dribbles wide of the left post.
      Ronaldo gets up the other end and beats his man, but his ball into the area is intercepted.
      Portugal 2-1 Turkey
      74, Great chance for Otavio to seal it!
      Dalot fools everyone with a quick step-over and whips a ball across goal. It goes all the way over to Guerreiro on the other wing. He plays a nice ball across to Otavio who had the whole goal to aim at, but heads it wide.
      If only Jota had been there.
      Portugal 2-1 Turkey
      72, Kabak does well to win the ball back initially, but then decides to dribble it out of his own box and runs into Fernandes.
      Portugal can’t take advantage, but there are far too many risks from Turkey.
      Portugal 2-1 Turkey – Portugal change
      70, Jota is off for Felix.
      Calhanoglu has a strike from distance, but drags it well wide.
      Portugal 2-1 Turkey
      69, Yilmaz gets the wrong side of Danilo and goes down in the area. It looked a certain penalty, but on replay Yilmaz has thrown himself to the floor without contact.
      A brilliant spot by the refreee.
      In the midst of this Turkey resurgence, I’ve forgotten to tell you Calhanoglu picked up a booking.
      Portugal 2-1 Turkey – Turkey substitution
      66, Unal is on for Akturkoglu
      Portugal 2-1 Turkey
      I was just about to say it looked like Turkey had given up.
      But a brilliant one two between Yilmaz and Under gives Turkey a lifeline!
      Yilmaz plays it into his strike partner, and under brilliantly scoops it back to him for Yilmaz to put it past Costa.
      Game on?
      .Credit: AFP
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