Tuesday, June 01, 2010

Portugal get back to winning ways

Portugal get back to their winning ways with a big boost in a 3-1 victory over African team Cameroon. Portugal who disappointed in their last friendly made sure to not make it two disappointing games in a row. Portugal dominated the early part of the game and opened the scoring when Raul Meireles hit a low Simao cross past the keeper at the 32nd minute mark. Eto'o then got his second yellow of the game and was sent off at the 33rd minute when he disputed the Portuguese marker. The second half opened with a quick goal as Raul Meireles picked up his second of the game one minute into the half when his akward angle shot beat the Cameroon keeper. Cameroon then brought the game to within one as Webo scored at the 69th minute mark but Portugal was not to be denied on this night and Nani restored the Portuguese lead to two goals when he took a Ronaldo pass and chipped the ball over the keeper. Portugal now have one friendly remaining as the get set to leave for South Africa.

On a sour note, Pedro Mendes left the game in the second half with an undisclosed injury.

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