Portugal Demolishes Armenia 5-0 in Euro 2024 Qualifying
YEREVAN, Armenia – Portugal delivered a dominant performance Friday, crushing Armenia 5-0 in a Euro 2024 qualifying match. The resounding victory underscores PortugalS strength as a Group F contender and sends a clear message to upcoming opponents.
Joao Felix led the charge with a brace, scoring in the 10th and 61st minutes. Cristiano ronaldo also found the net twice, in the 21st and 46th minutes, while Joao Cancelo added another goal in the 32nd minute. Armenia proved unable to contain Portugal’s relentless attack, offering little resistance throughout the contest. The result solidifies Portugal’s position in the qualifying stage,with thier next challenge coming against Hungary.
The match unfolded with Portugal quickly establishing control.A poorly executed cross by Georgi Arutjunjan led to the opening goal, with the ball falling to Vitinha before Felix capitalized. Armenia’s Henri Awagjan was unable to prevent further goals, and the team struggled to mount any significant offensive threats.
In the 57th minute, Ronaldo was substituted, replaced by Goncalo Ramos, effectively ending any chance of a hat-trick for the Portuguese captain. Despite his absence, Portugal continued to score, with Felix’s second goal extending the lead. The Portuguese defense then effectively shut down any remaining Armenian attempts to close the gap.
Score: Armenia 0 – 5 Portugal (0:3)
Joao Felix 10′
Cristiano Ronaldo 21′
Joao Cancelo 32′
Cristiano Ronaldo 46′
Joao Felix 61′
Lineups:
Armenia: Henri Awagjan, Erik Piloyan, Georgi Arutjunjan, Siergiej Muradjan, Nair tiknizjan (79′ Edgar Grigorjan), Kamo Howhannisjan, Uguchukwu Iwu (86′ Narek Agasaryan), Eduard Spercjan, Wahan Biczachczjan (60′ edgar Sewikjan), Tigran Barsegjan (79′ Zhirayr Shaghian), Lucas Zeraajan (60′ Grant-Leon Ranos)
* Portugal: Diego Costa, joao Cancelo (79′ Joao Palhinha), Goncalo Inacio, Ruben Dias, Nuno Mendes (66’ Nuno Tavares), Bruno Fernandes, Joao Neves, Pedro Neto (46′ Francisco Trincao), Vitinha, Cristiano Ronaldo (57′ Goncalo Ramos), joao Felix (66′ Pedro Goncalves)
Yellow Card: Piloyan (armenia)
Referee: Anthony Taylor (England)
Armenia will next face Ireland in September, while Portugal will compete against Hungary in their continued Euro 2024 qualifying campaign.
