SION, Switerland (AP) Janice Cayman scored in stoppage time for Belgium to beat Portugal 2-1 and a primary win in its closing recreation on the Womens European Championship on Friday.
Amber Tysiak thought she already scored Belgiums winner in stoppage time however that purpose was struck out for an offside name, the second Belgium purpose dominated out after a VAR examine.
Portugal wanted a win to have any hope of creating the knockout stage however obtained off to a nasty begin when Belgium captain Tessa Wullaert slid in to fulfill Jill Janssens cross for the third-minute opener.
We exit of the match however its on a excessive,” Wullaert stated. “We actually deserved this after all of the video games we performed. I dont suppose the luck was on our aspect and even at this time we obtained two objectives canceled.
Extra dangerous information for Portugal got here from Bern the place Italy took a shock lead in opposition to match favourite Spain. Portugal hoped for a heavy Italian defeat to allow its progress to the quarterfinals on purpose distinction so long as it additionally received.
Telma Encarnação obtained Portugals solely purpose late and couldnt stop her groups elimination.
Spain got here from behind to beat Italy 3-1 and each groups progressed from Group B, the world champion with an ideal three wins from three video games, Italy second on 4 factors, adopted by Belgium on three and Portugal with one.
Portugal confirmed urgency solely towards the top of the primary half, when Ana Capeta discovered herself alone dealing with the goalkeeper. Her tried lob didnt go to plan, and Lisa Lichtfus once more thwarted the Portugal star after the break.
Belgium threatened extra and Mariam Toloba struck the crossbar.
Fátima Pinto went closest for Portugal with a header over earlier than Telma equalized within the 87th. The celebrations have been short-lived.
Cayman rewarded Belgian persistence within the sixth minute of stoppage time and have become the primary Belgium participant to attain in three Girls’s Euros.
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