Verdict: Job done for Portugal, who always looked like they were going to win without ever really clicking into top gear - they hit the woodwork three times and had another goal chalked up for offside. The Turks look no mugs, though.
Entertainment value: It started like grease lightning before settling into a routine of Portuguese possession against Turkish counter attack. However, there were plenty of chances and both the Portuguese goals were as pleasing as discovering Scarlett Johansson using your shower
Heroes: You can tell Pepe was born in Brazil - only their centre-halves rampage forward and score in open play. Add to that a clean sheet and I think you have the man of the match.
Villains: Kazim Kazim, or Kazim-Richards, or whatever his name is - there's almost as much confusion about his name as there is about his inclusion.
The job ahead: Turkey's match with Switzerland is freaking huge now. Portugal, meanwhile, will fancy their chances of unlocking the Czech defence, knowing a win will all but clinch qualification and that they can still play better than they did in the opening game.
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