The UEFA Euro, 2016 has reached its quarterfinal stages and the two teams who will lock their horn for the first quarterfinal match are Poland and the Portugal.
These both team will face each other on July 1 at the Stade Velodrome, where they will be seen in a race to reach the Semi-final stage.
The Poland team managed to reach the quarterfinals stage after defeating the Switzerland team on the penalty shot out. Switzerland and Poland were heading toward draw as both teams had settled their score at 1-1 but in the extra time provided by the match referee, Poland won that match by 5-4 on penalties.
The major concern for this team is the injury of Wojciech Szczesny, meanwhile Kapustka is back after serving a one-match ban.
Meanwhile, Portugal team has been undefeated in this tournament so far but they managed to register their first win of Euro 2016 in the last match against the Croatia by 1-0.
The major concern for this team is the uncertain form of their star player Christiano Ronaldo as his performance in this tournament is lukewarm.
But still, there are plenty of chance for him to score goals in the next match against the Poland .
Also, it is expected that Portugal team will play their next game with the same lineup that thrashed the Croatia in their last game.
POLAND PREDICTED LINEUP (4-4-2)
Fabianski – Piszcsek, Glik, Pazdan, Jedrzejczyk – Blazczykowski, Krychowiak, Maczynski, Grosicki – Milik, Lewandowski.
PORTUGAL PREDICTED LINEUP (4-4-2)
Rui Patricio – Soares, Pepe, Fonte, Gurrierro – Mario, Silva, Carvalho, Gomes – Nani, Ronaldo.
HEAD TO HEAD
These both teams have faced each other for the total number of 10 times and out of that Portugal has won 4 matches , Poland has won 3 matches and the remaining 3 matches resulted in a draw.
Although, all these teams have played a frequent number of matches but it will the first time when Portugal and Poland will lock their horn in a European Championship.
PREDICTION
Ronaldo’s factor give the Portugal team an edge over the Poland as we all know the capabilities of this champion player. Ronaldo is capable of taking a game away from their opponent with his tricks and tactics.
So, Portugal is favourite to win this match.
MATCH HIGHLIGHTS
Well, we have got our first semifinalist of Copa America 2016. And just what we had predicted Portugal beat Poland in a most important quarterfinal to reach the Semifinal.
This was a cracker of a game and especially for Portugal. This match was in heat until the last minute of penalties.
Ronaldo’s team thrashed the Poland by 5-3 on Penalties and Ronaldo scored the first penalty for his team to give his team lead.
Then, Lewandowski managed to settle the score with Portugal by smashing goal and took the scoreboard to 1-1.
Again , Portugal scored another goal to reach 2-1 and this time, the 18-year-old Sanches became the hero for Portugal team.
But Finally Portugal smashed 3 more goals to win that match but even Poland tried their best to give a fight to Strong Portugal team.
Well, this was a beautiful match and fans loved the match and especially for Ronaldo who looked lukewarm in this tournament before this match and now when he is back then his team can get more confidence from this team.
