Portugal decides the match: Matheus Nunes scores 3-1 over Turkey | VIDEO

Portugal went on to the next round of the playoffs to qualify for the Qatar 2022 World Cup after beating Turkey. The Portuguese team was complicated in the match, however, they liquidated the key in the final minutes by scoring 3-1.

At 90′+4′, those led by Stefan Kuntz all went on the attack with the aim of leveling the match. However, Rafael Leao took advantage of a counterattack to provide a spectacular assist to Matheus Nunes who entered the area without a mark.

Then, the Sporting Lisbon footballer defined with quality before the departure of goalkeeper Ugurcan Cakir. The goal sparked an uproar from the Portuguese fans at the Dragon Stadium who were shocked to see that Turkey had a penalty, but Yilmaz squandered it.

Now, Cristiano and company will have to face North Macedonia at home, which beat Italy 1-0 on a visiting condition. The match will be played on Tuesday, March 29.

Portugal vs. Turkey: previous

The Estadio Do Dragao is the scene of the clash for the first round of playoffs between Portugal and Turkey. The Portuguese seek to qualify consecutively for another World Cup while Turkey wants to feel again what it is like to be in the maximum party.

To qualify for the World Cup, both must pass two rounds. If Portugal or Turkey qualify, they face Italy or Macedonia to find out who will reach the top soccer event. Only one of the big teams in Europe will arrive on the trip to Qatar 2022.

The 2022 Qatar World Cup will take place in December of this year and the members of the event are being defined on all continents. In the case of Europe, there are already qualified teams and now they are in the playoff stage. Portugal or Turkey define a quota to continue in the fight.