An embarrassing early miscue by Turkey gave Portugal a two-goal lead in the 2024 Euro's group-stage match.
Turkey defender Samet Akaydin scored an own goal after a poor pass to goalie Altay Bayindir.
WHAT JUST HAPPENED!?!?!
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) June 22, 2024
PORTUGAL SOMEHOW DOUBLES ITS LEAD pic.twitter.com/SfL2EBfv1i
The Fox telecast switched camera angles before the errant pass, but a replay showed Akaydin's kick glide past Bayindir's right before the goalie scrambled back toward the net in an attempt to save the ball from crossing the line.
تابع الحساب الاساسي : @GOATTWORLD
— EURO2024 (@Mayola85753) June 22, 2024
تابع الحساب الاساسي :@iT7HD pic.twitter.com/nw55zo3drg
Saturday's match is pivotal in Group F. Portugal and Turkey received three points in their first games of the European Championship, and with a win, either squad will punch its ticket to the Round of 16.
Through 55 minutes, that appears to be Portugal. The national team added a third goal, this time by midfielder Bruno Fernandes, off an assist from all-time great forward Christian Ronaldo on a breakaway early in the second half to increase its lead.
RONALDO WITH THE ASSIST TO BRUNO FERNANDES
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) June 22, 2024
Portugal makes it 3-0 pic.twitter.com/D8hS5IqdsH
Portugal won the 2016 Euro but bowed out in the Round of 16 in 2021. Following Saturday's match, Portugal plays Georgia on Wednesday in its Group F finale.
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