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Bruno Fernandes qualifies Portugal
The Portuguese playmaker succeeded in his match.
Very prominent, he dictated the game of his team and qualified Portugal for the World Cup in Qatar by scoring twice against North Macedonia (2-0).
He places a flat foot assured following good service from Ronaldo.
In the second half, he received a superb cross from Diogo Jota to break with an uncontrolled shot.
The Manchester United player played very fair and sends his team to Qatar.
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The rock Danilo Pereira
Tenured to the position of central defender alongside the experienced Pepe, Danilo Pereira made a very good copy.
Solid in aerial duels and always well placed, he has never been put in difficulty by the Macedonian attackers.
If you have to take adversity into account, the PSG player was very serious and solid against brave opponents.
The beautiful epic of Macedonia
The course of North Macedonia therefore stops at the gates of Qatar.
We must congratulate the Macedonians who managed to climb to the final of the play-offs of the 2022 World Cup by eliminating Italy, European champions in the semi-finals (1-0).
Against Portugal, the Macedonians were dominated but fought until the last minute and didn't want to leave anything to the Portuguese.
A beautiful face displayed by this nation and its supporters.
FLOPS
Cancelo too discreet
Manchester City's right-back returned as a starter after missing the semi-final against Turkey (3-1).
He did not play a great game and was very discreet in his right lane.
If he sometimes brought his support and overpowered Portuguese highlights, he did not show himself to his advantage by taking very little risk in his game. A match without relief for Guardiola's protege.
Bernardo Silva without impact
Like his teammate at Manchester City, Bernardo Silva did not have a great game on Tuesday evening.
Established on the left wing, he often dezoned and took the axis or the right wing to take the game on his own.
He touched a lot of balls but was not dangerous and was well held by the Macedonian defenders.
If he did not miss a gesture, he did not weigh on the opposing defense either.
A complicated match for the Portuguese playmaker.