Hello and welcome to the HIGHLIGHTS from Portugal vs Switzerland FIFA World Cup Round of 16 sport on the Lusail Stadium.
02:35 – Portugal break the Round of 16 barrier
The Portuguese have made it to the final eight for the primary time since 2006.
02:30 – Ramos within the file books!
Ramos is turns into the primary participant to attain a hattrick in his first World Cup begin since Germany’s Miroslav Klose in 2002.
Full Time: POR 6-1 SUI
Portugal transfer to the final eight and in some fashion. They fired six previous the Swiss, and on a day when its fabled ahead, the best of all time was left on the bench. It was a 21-year-old Goncalo Ramos who relished the limelight and centre stage. Pepe too acquired a objective earlier than Guerreiro and Leao joined the social gathering. It was a valiant effort from the Swiss within the World Cup however the knockout punch will maintain a mirror to the crew. For Portugal, the main focus shifts to Morocco. The Africans shocked the Spanish on Tuesday and could have their sights set on the Portuguese.
90+4’
A final flourish by Portugal as Ronaldo will get in behind to chase a by way of ball. The ball goes out however Portugal win a nook.
90+2’ Portugal 6-1 Switzerland – Leao
The transfer begins with Leao getting the ball in the course of the Swiss half. He drives ahead and decides to shoot as quickly as he enters the field. The ball flies into the proper nook and Sommer can solely watch it sail previous him.
90+2’
Oh Portugal usually are not performed! Leao scores the sixth objective.
89’
IN – Jashari | OUT – Jashari
87’
IN – Leao | OUT – Bruno
83’
Ronaldo scores! He’s scored off the bench, and that’s Portugal’s sixth. Oh No! That’s been flagged offside! Scratch that.
81’
IN – Neves | OUT – Bernardo
80’
Embolo! That’s a courageous try. He will get the ball from the proper, takes a contact and goes for an overhead kick. The ball takes a deflection and goes large.
76’
Ronaldo takes his run as much as shoot the free kick however his try goes straight into the wall.
75’
Bernardo is fouled on the run and Portugal win a free kick in a harmful spot.
73’
IN – Ronaldo, Horta, Vitinha | OUT – Ramos, Felix, Otavio
72’
The stadium erupts as Ronaldo walks as much as the touchline within the Portugal jersey.
66’ Portugal 5-1 Switzerland – Ramos
Drink it in, Ramos! You’ve been exceptional immediately. This one is a fluid transfer from Portugal. Bruno performs it to Felix who faucets the ball into Ramos’ path. The striker dinks it over the onrushing Sommer to finish a memorable hattrick. There had been large boots to fill tonight, and the 21-year-old has performed it fashion!
66’
RAMOS SCORES A HATTRICK! This is the primary one of many World Cup. 5-1!
58’ Portugal 4-1 Switzerland – Akanji
Switzerland have a nook and the supply from Shaqiri is within the six yar field. Pepe rises the tallest and will get a flicked header to the ball however that solely propels the ball additional into Akanji’s path. The defender is on the again put up and slots it dwelling along with his proper foot.
58’
AKANJI! He will get a objective for Switzerland and this one is completely towards the run of play. The rating is 4-1 now!
55’ Portugal 4-0 Switzerland – Guerreiro
A classical counter attacking transfer. It begins with Otavio backheeling a ball into Bruno’s path on the centre line. Bruno runs an excellent 40 yards with it earlier than opening up Geurreiro on the left. The left again goes for energy and beats Sommer. Domination!
55’
This is popping right into a drubbing! Guerreiro provides the fourth objective for Portugal.
54’
IN – Freuler, Sow | OUT – Seferovic, Zakaria
51’ Portugal 3-0 Switzerland – Ramos’
A second one for the night time. Ramos makes a clear end. Dalot completes a tackle the proper wing and crosses the ball in. It stays low and Ramos will get forward of his marker to put the ball into the online from between Sommer’s toes.
51’
Ramos! There is not any stopping this one tonight! Portugal lead 3-0.
49’
Ronaldo is seen warming up close to the touchline. Will he play tonight?
48’
Portugal win a nook on the left wing however this time the set piece hazard is cleared.
47’
Bernardo nearly reaches the by way of ball from Carvalho however Comert intercepts.
46’
Comert wins the ball of Bernardo to get Switzerland the possession.
2nd Half
Portugal begins play within the second interval.
Half Time Change
Switzerland convey on Comert rather than Schar.
Half Time: POR 2-0 SUI
The sport has flown away! It began off on a simmered observe however the left-footed rocket from Ramos set the wheels in movement for Portugal. Pepe adopted up with a towering header to double the lead. Switzerland haven’t managed a lot other than one shot by Freuler which was cleared off the road by Ruben. The match made headlines for Ronaldo not being within the taking part in XI, however the Portuguese have ensured that their play takes centre stage.
45+3’
Portugal take the nook quick and the ball is moved to the opposite aspect of the pitch. Guerreiro takes an extended vary effort and the ball goes out for a objective kick.
45+2’
Dalot makes a run on the proper wing and wins a nook for Portugal. Schar with the sort out.
45’
Akanji recovers the ball for the Swiss after Bruno tries a scooped cross to Felix. Four minutes added for stoppages.
43’
Saved! What a save by Sommer. Ramos denied after an along-the-ground effort. Superb cross from Bruno.
41’
Bruno’s cross from the proper goes over the objective for a Switzerland kick.
38’
Chance! Fernandes crosses from contained in the penalty space however Costa makes an attempt to clear. He misses and Freuler takes a shot which is cleared off the road.
33’ Portugal 2-0 Switzerland – Pepe
That was a towering header! The ball from the nook beat Schar’s header first. Pepe was marked by Akanji, and the veteran beat the teen after which Sommer within the objective. No Ronaldo? No downside for Portugal.
33’
PEPE! He makes it 2-0! The ageless warriors doubles the lead for Portugal.
32’
Felix performs a ball in from the left wing. He goals for Ramos however Schar will get there earlier than him to ship the ball out for a nook.
31’
The supply from the set piece is cleared comfortably by Portugal.
30’
Close! Shaqiri takes the free kick and the ball misses the objective by a whisker. Costa acquired a hand to it too.
29’
Embolo fouled by Ruben in assault and Switzerland have a free kick within the closing third.
28’
Ramos is chasing an extended ball performed from the again however Fernandes reaches the ball first to keep away from any hazard.
25’
Schar goes down on the bottom and wishes medical help. There’s a backup on the bench warming up.
22’
Saved! Sommer saves a shot from Otavio taken from the centre of the circle. He makes one other save in the identical minute! Ramos took the shot on the second go.
21’
Xhaka clears Guerreiro’s cross from the left wing.
17’ Portugal 1-0 Switzerland – Goncalo Ramos
Portugal have a throw by which Felix will get on his toes. He tries to dribble in to the field however takes a heavy contact. Ramos pounces on the ball, takes it on his left foot and shoots. The ball goes into the roof of the objective and Portugal are off celebrating on the nook flag.
17’
Ramos! Portugal leads 1-0! What a thunderous strike!
17’
Rodrigues clears Bernardo’s low cross within the six yard field.
16’
Portugal with a slight 50-40 edge when it comes to possession. 10% spent in rivalry.
15’
Dalot with a sliding sort out to disclaim a cross to Vargas on the left flank.
12’
Rodrigues’ cross subject ball to Fernandes goes out of play.
11’
Fernandes’ ball from the proper wing goes lengthy. Schar is making a run however can’t get to the ball. Goal kick for Portugal.
9’
Bruno intercepts a cross from Akanji to win the ball for Portugal.
8’
Pepe fouls Shaqiri close to the half means line.
7’
Rodrigues and Sommer management the ball close to the Swiss penalty space as Portugal presses excessive.
6’
Otavio is fouled as Portugal clears the set piece supply.
5’
Embolo’s shot from the left is blocked by Pepe. Switzerland win a nook!
4’
Xhaka tackles the ball out of play off Felix’s toes.
3’
Goncalo Ramos is caught offside. Embolo goes down after successful on his face following a shoulder push by Ruben.
2’
Joao Felix performs a cross to Bruno from the left. Bruno fails to gather it cleanly and the ball is cleared.
Kick Off
Embolo will get the ball kicking from the centre circle. The closing Round of 16 sport of the Qatar 2022 World Cup.
00:27 – Mexico’s Cesar Ramos is the referee for the sport. Canada’s Drew Fischer shall be dealing with the VAR.
00:24 – The gamers are making their option to the bottom. Lining up for the anthems.
00:20 – The Round of 16 hurdle has haunted Portugal:
Portugal has misplaced its final two Round of 16 video games at FIFA World Cup. In 2010, it misplaced to Spain, whereas Uruguay beat Ronaldo & Co in 2018.
00:13 – A debutant within the Portugal crew:
Gonacalo Ramos shall be making his first begin for Portugal towards Switzerland. Big footwear to fill?
00:05 – Head to Head Record:
Played: 25 | Portugal: 9 | Switzerland: 11 | Draws: 5
23:55 – A file for Xerdan Shaqiri:
The Swiss midfielder makes his 112th look for the nationwide crew. He turns into the joint-second-highest capped participant with Alain Geiger
23:55 – Switzerland’s ends in the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022:
Won 1-0 vs Cameroon
Lost 0-1 vs Brazil
Won 3-2 vs Serbia
23:44 – Ronaldo lacking!
This is the primary time since Euro 2008 that Cristiano Ronaldo has not been included within the beginning XI at a significant worldwide competitors.
23:38 – Portugal’s ends in the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022:
Won 3-2 vs Ghana
Won 2-0 vs Uruguay
Lost 1-2 vs South Korea
23:30 – The opponent determined:
The winner from immediately’s sport will face Morocco within the final eight. The African crew beat Spain 3-0 on penalties.
23:21 – The large breaking news of the day – Ronaldo benched!
In the 1-2 defeat to South Korea final week, Ronaldo was sad with Santos’ resolution to take him off the pitch within the second half. The Portuguese media have proven pictures that counsel he used vulgar language in response to Santos’s resolution.
Santos mentioned he was unimpressed with Ronaldo’s behaviour after the ahead reacted angrily.
23:12 – Lineups for the sport:
Portugal: Diogo Costa, Diogo Dalot, Pepe, Ruben Dias, Raphael Guerreiro, Bruno Fernandes, Otavio, Bernardo Silva, Joao Felix, William Carvalho, Goncalo Ramos
Switzerland: Yann Sommer, Edimilson Fernandes, Manuel Akanji, Breel Embolo, Remo Freuler, Granit Xhaka, Ricardo Rodriguez, Djibril Sow, Ruben Vargas, Fabian Schaer, Xherdan Shaqiri
Preview
Portugal coach Fernando Santos has been boosted by news that key midfielder Otavio must be absolutely match and able to play in its World Cup last-16 match towards Switzerland on Tuesday.
Centre half Danilo Pereira, who sustained three damaged ribs final week, can be recovering properly and will characteristic later within the match.
His alternative within the final two matches was 39-year-old defender Pepe, who’s prone to preserve his place and be tasked with marking Swiss striker Breel Embolo, who has scored twice within the match.
Pepe shall be paired with Manchester City centre again Ruben Dias, who was rested for his or her final group match towards South Korea which Portugal misplaced 2-1.
Santos was compelled right into a change at left again after Nuno Mendes was dominated out of the World Cup as a consequence of an harm suffered within the first half towards Uruguay.
Santos switched Joao Cancelo to the left and introduced in Diogo Dalot at proper again and the coach is predicted to maintain the identical formation towards Switzerland.
Captain Cristiano Ronaldo will bid once more to equal the file of World Cup objectives scored for Portugal held by Eusebio, who racked up 9 in 1966 in England.
Switzerland have their very own ahead in search of a spot within the file books.
Xherdan Shaqiri’s objective towards Serbia within the group stage meant he has discovered the online in additional World Cup tournaments than some other Swiss participant, having additionally scored in 2014 and 2018.
He is one objective away from matching essentially the most World Cup objectives scored by a Switzerland participant – six, by Sepp Huegi all in 1954.
The Swiss quietly completed second of their group behind Brazil, victories over Cameroon and Serbia incomes their place within the final 16.
When and the place to observe
When will the Portugal vs Switzerland Round of 16 match kick-off?
The Portugal vs Switzerland Round of 16 match will kick-off at 12:30 AM IST, December 7.
Where will the Portugal vs Switzerland Round of 16 match kick-off?
The Portugal vs Switzerland Round of 16 match will kick-off at Lusail Stadium.
Where are you able to watch the Portugal vs Switzerland Round of 16 match in India?
The Portugal vs Switzerland Round of 16 match shall be telecasted dwell on Sports18 and Sports18 HD. On Android and properly as iOS, the 2022 FIFA World Cup shall be dwell streamed on JioCinema.
Where are you able to watch the Portugal vs Switzerland Round of 16 match outdoors India?
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