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Stay on VAVEL!

See you next time! Thanks to you who followed us in another duel for the Qualifiers for the 2022 World Cup. Stay tuned to the portal, follow the game here on VAVEL

September 7, 2021 1:52 PM ET
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45'

+3 minutes

September 7, 2021 1:51 PM ET
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44' Yellow Card (Portugal)

Nuno Mendes is cautioned for fouling Mahmudov

September 7, 2021 1:46 PM ET
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41' Invasion!

Fans invade the pitch of the Olympic Stadium in Baku. Bruno Fernandes is the target, but the security guards arrive first.

September 7, 2021 1:41 PM ET
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37' In danger!

Portugal arrives exchanging passes, from foot to foot, João Mário receives from Otávio, and adjusts well to the attacking midfielder Bruno Fernandes, he shoots hard, but sends it in the middle of the goal, the goalkeeper Mahammadaliyev spreads and saves Azerbaijan

September 7, 2021 1:36 PM ET
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33' Substitution (Portugal)

↑In: 16. Otávio, 17. Gonçalo Guedes, 23. João Mário
↓Out: 10. Bernardo Silva, 21. Diogo Jota, 8. João Moutinho

September 7, 2021 1:31 PM ET
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31' Yellow Card (Azerbaijan)

Haghverdi is cautioned for fouling André Silva

September 7, 2021 1:26 PM ET
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30' Substitution (Azerbaijan)

↑In: 22. Sadykhov
↓Out: 3. Salahly

September 7, 2021 1:21 PM ET
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29' Goal Detail

João Cancelo receives on the right side of the field, goes over the marking, makes a good move, takes to the bottom line and crosses, the ball travels up and reaches Diogo Jota who heads to score

September 7, 2021 1:16 PM ET
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29' GOOOOOOAAAAALLL DE PORTUGAL!!!

Diogo Jota scores the third goal of the Portuguese National Team in the game. 3 a 0!

September 7, 2021 1:11 PM ET
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26' Substitution (Portugal)

↑In: 19. Nuno Mendes
↓Out: 5. Raphaël Guerreiro

September 7, 2021 1:06 PM ET
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25' Tried!

The full-back João Cancelo receives on the right side, goes to the middle, sees the goalkeeper Mahammadaliyev ahead and tries to send a cover shot, but he catches the ball too low and sends it over the goal

 

September 7, 2021 1:01 PM ET
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19' Defended

André Silva receives a great pass to Diogo Jogo inside the area on the left, he shoots a strong cross, but goalkeeper Mahammadaliyev again saves to save Azerbaijan 

September 7, 2021 12:56 PM ET
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17' Substitution (Azerbaijan)

↑In: 17. Toral Bayramov, 6. Mustafayev
↓Out: 10. Emreli, 20. Ozobic

September 7, 2021 12:51 PM ET
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15' Yellow Card (Azerbaijan)

Ghorbani is cautioned for fouling Pepe

September 7, 2021 12:46 PM ET
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12' Saves again!

Bruno Fernandes finds a good pass inside the opponent's area, Bernardo Silva receives it and finishes well looking for the corner, but goalkeeper Mahammadaliyev makes another good intervention to save Azerbaijan

September 7, 2021 12:41 PM ET
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8' Spread out!!!

Bruno Fernandes receives in the intermediary, adjusts to the good foot, hooks and releases the cross shot, but the goalkeeper Mahammadaliyev, well positioned, spreads to the side the ball that came hot

September 7, 2021 12:36 PM ET
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1' Out!

A low cross comes from the right and reaches Diogo Jota, who hits a left-footed shot from the edge of the small area! The shot goes wide!

September 7, 2021 12:31 PM ET
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0'

The 2nd half begins in Baku

September 7, 2021 12:26 PM ET
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00' Substitution (Portugal)

↑In: 18. Rúben Neves
↓Out: 6. João Palhinha

September 7, 2021 12:21 PM ET
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00' Substitution (Azerbaijan)

↑In: 9. Ghorbani, 16. Nuriev
↓Out: 19. Khalilzada, 2. Qarayev

September 7, 2021 12:16 PM ET
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Teams on the field

The teams enter the field to start the second half

September 7, 2021 12:11 PM ET
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45' HT

Azerbaijan 0-2 Portugal

September 7, 2021 12:06 PM ET
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41' It got complicated!

Azerbaijan goalkeeper leaves the penalty area to try to stop a throw-in for Bernardo Silva and leaves the goal completely empty. His team's defense came through!

September 7, 2021 12:01 PM ET
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34' Lost!

Bruno Fernandes, destroying the midfield of Portugal, I think again a beautiful pass, André Silva received in front of the goal and finished off, missing a great chance

September 7, 2021 11:56 AM ET
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30' Goal Detail

Bruno Fernantes receives on the right side, makes a lift inside the area, Diogo Jota receives, makes a first pass to André Silva, who easily leans into the goal.

September 7, 2021 11:51 AM ET
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30' GOOOOOOAAAAALLLL FOR PORTUGAL!!!

André Silva scores the second goal for the Portuguese National Team in the game. 2-0!

September 7, 2021 11:46 AM ET
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28' Respond!

Badalov receives a pass inside the penalty area, gives a pass to the middle of the area, the ball arrives to Salahly who tries to shoot first time, looks for the corner, but ends up sending it whimsically out, with much danger

September 7, 2021 11:41 AM ET
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25' Goal Detail

GOAL!!! Bruno Fernandes receives in the middle and makes the long throw that rips the Azerbaijan defense and finds Bernardo Silva on the right, he finishes with no angle, with his instep to score a beautiful goal!

September 7, 2021 11:36 AM ET
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25' GOOOOOOAAAAALLLL FOR PORTUGAL!!!

Bernardo Silva opens the scoring for the Portuguese National Team in the match. 1 a 0!

September 7, 2021 11:31 AM ET
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22' He sent it far!

João Cancelo receives the ball on the right side of the field, brings it inside and crosses into the area, but takes it very badly, and sends it far away, the ball goes straight out!

September 7, 2021 11:26 AM ET
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18' Defend!!!

Bernardo Silva receives a pass in the midfield, the defense does not arrive to press, and he risks a strong shot, seeking the angle, but goalkeeper Mahammadaliyev stretches to save Azerbaijan

September 7, 2021 11:21 AM ET
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16' Yellow Card (Azerbaijan)

Alasgarov is cautioned for fouling João Moutinho

September 7, 2021 11:16 AM ET
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14' Yellow Card (Portugal)

João Palhinha is cautioned for a hard foul on Qarayev

September 7, 2021 11:11 AM ET
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8' Good arrival!

In a fast counter-attack of Portugal, André Silva, with his back to the ball, manages to trigger Diogo Jota on the left side, he starts and makes a low and closed cross, the Azerbaijani defense arrives and cuts it off

September 7, 2021 11:06 AM ET
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5' On the mark!

Portugal arrives well, exchanging passes from foot to foot, Diogo Jota invades the area, the table and passes to the full-back Raphael Guerreiro on the left, he looks to shoot, but the ball is blocked by the defense

September 7, 2021 11:01 AM ET
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1' To nobody!

João Cancelo receives on the right side of the field, makes the cross inside the area, but takes it too strong, and the ball goes past everyone and out

September 7, 2021 10:56 AM ET
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0'

The 1st half begins in Baku

September 7, 2021 10:51 AM ET
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Teams on the field

The teams enter the field to start the game

September 7, 2021 10:46 AM ET
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All set!

With about 10 minutes to go until kickoff, Portugal and Azerbaijan have already finished warming up on the field of Baku's Olympic Stadium

September 7, 2021 10:41 AM ET
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Heating

Portugal and Azerbaijan enter the field of the Olympic Stadium in Baku, to warm up in preparation for the match to be played soon - at 12:00 am ET.

September 7, 2021 10:36 AM ET
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Azerbaijan Reserves

12. Dzhenetov (GK), 23. Bayramov (GK), 15. Taskin, 18. Aliyev, 5. Mustafazada, 21. Ibrahimli, 6. Mustafayev, 17. Bayramov, 22. Sadikhov, 11. Sheydaev, 16. Nuriev and 9. Ghorbani

September 7, 2021 10:31 AM ET
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Azerbaijan's roster

(4-3-3) 1. Mahammedeliyev; 3. Salahli, 4. Haghverdi, 14. Badalov, 13. Huseynov; 2. Qarayev (C), 8. Makhmudov, 19. Khalilzadeh; 20. Ozobic, 7. Alasgarov and 10. Emreli

Manager: Giovanni De Biasi

September 7, 2021 10:26 AM ET
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Portugal Reserves

12. Anthony Lopes (GK), 22. Diogo Costa (GK), 14. Domingos Duarte, 2. Nélson Semedo, 23. João Mário, 19. Nuno Mendes, 17. Gonçalo Guedes, 13. Danilo Pereira, 16. Otávio, 18. Rúben Neves, 15. Rafa Silva and 7. Trincão

September 7, 2021 10:21 AM ET
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Portugal's roster

(4-2-3-1) 1. Rui Patrício; 5. Guerreiro, 4. Rúben Dias, 3. Pepe, 20. João Cancelo; 6. Palhinha, 8. João Moutinho (C); 21. Diogo Jota, 11. Bruno Fernandes, 10. Bernardo Silva; and 9. André Silva

Manager: Fernando Santos

September 7, 2021 10:16 AM ET
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Game Stage

September 7, 2021 10:11 AM ET
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Good morning fans!

From now on you can follow the pre-match news and the coverage of Azerbaijan vs Portugal in the European Qualifiers for the 2022 World Cup here on VAVEL. The match starts at 12:00 am ET.

September 7, 2021 10:06 AM ET
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How to watch Azerbaijan - Portugal in real time?

Match: Azerbaijan vs Portugal

Tournament: European Qualifiers 2022

Venue: Baku Olympic Stadium

Time: 12:00 am ET

Where to follow: VAVEL

September 7, 2021 10:01 AM ET
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Where to watch the Azerbaijan - Portugal match?

It is possible to watch the match exclusively on VAVEL, which will broadcast the match in real time.

September 7, 2021 9:56 AM ET
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Probable roster for Portugal

Rui Patrício; João Cancelo, Rúben Dias, Pepe and Raphaël Guerreiro; João Palhinha, Bernardo Silva, Bruno Fernandes; Rafa Silva, André Silva and Diogo Jota.

September 7, 2021 9:51 AM ET
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Probable roster for Azerbaijan

Mahammadaliyev; Huseynov, Medvedev, Haghverdi, Badalov and Salahly; Alasgarov, Qarayev, Mahmudov and Ozobic; Emreli.

September 7, 2021 9:46 AM ET
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History of the duel

7 matches

6 wins for Portugal (19 goals scored)

1 draw

no victory for Azerbaijan (1 goal scored)

September 7, 2021 9:41 AM ET
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Last Matches

04-03-2021| Portugal 1 - 0 Azerbaijan - Qualifying

26-03-2013| Azerbaijan 0 - 2 Portugal - Qualifying

11-09-2012| Portugal 3 - 0 Azerbaijan - Qualifying

13-10-2007| Azerbaijan 0 - 2 Portugal - European Championship

September 7, 2021 9:36 AM ET
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Gabriel MonteiroLive reporter

Participations - World Cup

Azerbaijan - never participated *1930 to 1994 - Did not play in the Qualifiers. Was part of the Soviet Union

Portugal - 7 participations (1966, 1986, 2002, 2006, 2010, 2014 and 2018)

September 7, 2021 9:31 AM ET
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Group A - Classification

1º Serbia - 10 pts - 3V, 1E, 0D

2º Portugal - 10 pts - 3V, 1E, 0D

3º Luxembourg - 6 pts - 2V, 0E, 2D

4º Ireland - 1 pt - 0V, 1E, 3D

5º Azerbaijan - 1 pt - 0V, 1E, 3D

September 7, 2021 9:26 AM ET
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Group A

Group A, besides Portugal and Azerbaijan, includes the national teams of Serbia, Luxembourg, and Ireland.

September 7, 2021 9:21 AM ET
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Welcome!

Hello fans! From now on you can follow all the plays and news from the match between Azerbaijan vs Portugal in the 6th round of Group A of the World Cup 2022 Qualifiers. The duel takes place on Tuesday (07), at 12:00 am ET, at the Olympic Stadium in Baku.

September 7, 2021 9:16 AM ET