Four days after defeating their direct competitor for second place in the group, Serbia, which allowed them to beat the World Cup qualifiers at a distance of one win, there was no confirmation.
Without a blemish, Portugal finished the group stage with a loss that began to define in the 33rd minute, when Diana Silva took a millimeter cross pass for Telma Encarnação’s header.
Shortly after, at 39, a recharge by Kika, using a touch of improvement moments before… was injured and forced to leave the match, Portugal was awarded 2-0 and followed by the third goal after the break. Diana Silva started quickly from the right flank, and was greatly influenced by Kizban Taj, the Turkish defender, who did not evade his own goal.
The victory was complete, but the moment was missing, at 79: Andrea Faria received on the left side, leaned in the middle and made a great shot from the corner that lifted the bench, already happy with the goal achieved.
Thus, Portugal secured access to hem Qualification for the World Cup, which is scheduled to be drawn next Friday, in which the national team will play two rounds, both in one match.
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