FIFA 2022 Portugal vs. Uruguay

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Unlike Uruguay, Portugal actually wanted it. Brazil is not what we seek. Tonight, Portugal's first thought was winning.

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For the first 70 minutes of the match, the Europeans were dominant. Like they said from the start, they just wanted it more.

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It wasn't always done properly or with any sort of strategy in mind, but they were under no illusions about their goal.

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And where was Uruguay? Within that time frame, the Charruas provided 25 minutes of outstanding Football.

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As a right-handed hitter, Pallestri absolutely dominated. Despite repeated attempts, none of it was successful.

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One cannot hope to win against Portugal by making wild guesses.

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Why on earth would Alonso play for the tie and the "what if?" moment? They have all the necessary resources to succeed.

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The Portuguese team is full of talented individuals who are completely clueless on the field.

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Although Bruno and Bernardo each had a spectacular night, Portugal still has a long way to go as a team before it can compete at the highest levels.

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They are so skilled that nobody notices that they haven't had any formal training.

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For the time being, they stay away from Brazil, but they really need to work on being a tight-knit unit.

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