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Portugal v Finland live – Latest updates as Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes hits double to fire former European champions to victory

International friendlies
Estádio José Alvalade / 04.06.2024
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Desmond Kane

Updated 04/06/2024 at 20:45 GMT


End of 2nd Half
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THERE GOES THE FINAL WHISTLE!
A frantic finale to the match with Portugal hitting a post and being denied a penalty when Francisco Conceição looked to be taken out late. But the final whistle sounds. And it is a 4-2 win for Portugal.
89'
PUKKI ON A HAT-TRICK
But he refuses to have a shot at goal from distance and Portugal break up the attacking phase of play. Almost time up in Lisbon. Four minutes added.
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ANOTHER RAPID PORTUGAL BREAK
Francisco Conceição trying to get in on the act late on as he fires a shot at Hradecky before dragging an effort wide from distance seconds later. Supreme play.
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GOAL! (BRUNO) PORTUGAL 4-2 FINLAND
And finally they do have the fourth as Finland squander possession before Portugal break to the other end at speed. Francisco Conceição with the pass for Fernandes to slide the ball into the net in restoring the two-goal lead.
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BRUNO TRIES TO EASE THE TENSION
But he can only clip a finish over the bar from the edge of the Finland box. Looked like they were going to score more goals in this second half. Nobody could have predicted this script.
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ANOTHER CHANGE FOR FINLAND
Fighting a rearguard action and somehow remain well in the hunt. Leo Walta replaces Anssi Suhonen for the visitors.
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CHANCE TO CLINCH IT FOR PORTUGAL
Brilliant wing play by Pedro Neto, but the ball across the face of goal is lifted well wide by Francisco Conceição. Looked a certain third, but nothing doing. Martinez looking a bit bemused.
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GOAL! PORTUGAL 3-2 FINLAND (PUKKI)
Would you believe this. Pukki is back on the goal trail. He accepts the pass from Matti Peltola to send the ball crashing into the net beyond Sa, who raced from his line in vain. That is astonishing. Two shots, and two goals from Pukki, the goal machine. Suddenly not so comfy.
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QUICK VAR CHECK CONFIRMS THE GOAL
Small band of travelling fans have something to shout about in Lisbon. No clean sheet for Portugal, who have brought on Danilo Pereira to replace António Silva.
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GOAL! PORTUGAL 3-1 FINLAND (PUKKI)
That is a magical finish by Pukki as he raced onto the through ball from Lod to chip the ball over Sa. First shot of the night, and a first goal of the night for the Finns. Brilliant goal. Really was. 41st goal for his country.
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FINLAND HEAD FOR HAMPDEN ON FRIDAY
It is fair to say they will have an easier time against Euro 2024-bound Scotland than Portugal, who just look a class apart when they are given time to pick passes. So, so comfortable in possession.
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PORTUGAL LOOKING FOR VARIETY
This time they drop a corner onto the feet of Cancelo lurking outside the visiting box, but his thumping effort is charged down by a white shirt.
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GOLDEN CHANCE FOR THE FINNS
Great counter attacking prospects, but Pukki ends up overhitting the cross trying to play in Terho. Right idea, but too much pace on the pass. Frustrating.
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FINLAND SET TO SHUFFLE THE PACK
Has been a long old night for the visitors. And then some, you might say. Time to inject a bit of energy and experience into the mix as Robin Lod replaces Urho Nissilä, Teemu Pukki replaces Benjamin Källman and Casper Terho comes on for Oliver Antman.
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ALMOST A FOURTH FOR PORTUGAL
How did that stay out? Vitinha with a magical set-piece delivery. Right into the heart of the box, but Gonçalo Inácio just fails to direct it into the net from five yards or so. Looked easier to score.
62'
A CHANCE TO CATCH THE EYE HERE
And it is fair to say Francisco Conceição hasn't wasted the chance to impress. The Porto winger clearly relishing his night's work.
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FERNANDES TAKEN OUT LATE
And another Finland attacking move comes to nothing as Urho Nissilä is deemed guilty of late play on the Manchester United captain. Home fans in party mood.
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FINLAND IN DAMAGE LIMITATION MODE
Have been in that mindset for some time now. Up to 12 shots on target with Finland yet to register an attempt. Portugal clearly in the mood for more.
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GOAL! (BRUNO) PORTUGAL 3-0 FINLAND
Bruno Fernandes with a blistering hit from 25 yards or so. Flies high into the net. No chance for Hradecky. Francisco Conceição with a fine assist. Great goal.
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FINLAND YET TO HAVE A SHOT AT GOAL
Dalot coming up with a brilliant piece of defending to win the ball from Oliver Antman as he tried to race into the home area.