Portugal concluded their final World Cup preparation match with a 2-1 victory over Nigeria in Leiria on Wednesday night. All eyes were on captain Cristiano Ronaldo, who missed two clear scoring opportunities, including one in the ninth minute. Despite his struggles, Pedro Neto opened the scoring in the 23rd minute with a precise shot from the left side of the box. Nigeria equalized in the 37th minute through Akor Adams, ending the first half 1-1.
Coach Roberto Martínez made several changes after the break, but Ronaldo again failed to convert a chance early in the second half and was substituted in the 65th minute. Substitute Francisco Conceição later sealed the win in the 75th minute with a curling shot from the right flank. The result marked Portugal’s second consecutive 2-1 win after defeating Chile earlier, boosting confidence ahead of the World Cup.
Portugal will begin their World Cup campaign on June 17 against the Democratic Republic of Congo in Group K, which also includes Uzbekistan and Colombia.
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