In the 1st round of Group F of the Europa League group stage.
Portugal
2-1 victory over
Czech Republic (from 1993)
that earned the crucial three points.
In the first half, Portugal's Léo missed a great chance to score and was yellow-carded for a fake punt. Portugal's captain Crowe then failed to break through on a one-touch chance.
The second half was more intense. Czech Provod broke the deadlock for the Czechs with a brilliant world wave. However, Czech Hranak made an own goal in a defense, making the score 1-1.
In the closing stages of the match, Portugal's Jota added a shot to an attack to help his team go back in front, but the goal was ruled out due to Crowe being offside.
The key moment came when Junior Conceição scored the winning goal in the 92nd minute in stoppage time to help Portugal turn back the Czech Republic 2-1 and clinch the match.
The Portuguese team showed their tenacity and indomitable spirit in this match and finally won, laying a good foundation for the next matches.
