Portugal kicked off World Cup preparations with a 2-1 win over Chile in Lisbon, featuring red cards for both sides and goals from Guedes and Fernandes.
Portugal launched their World Cup preparations with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Chile in Lisbon, a fiery encounter that saw both teams reduced to ten men before halftime.
The hosts controlled the tempo early on, though Rafael Leao and Chile’s Ivan Roman were both sent off following a heated altercation. Despite the setback, Roberto Martinez’s side maintained their rhythm after the interval.
The deadlock was finally broken when substitute Goncalo Guedes latched onto a brilliant through ball from Ruben Neves to prod home. Bruno Fernandes then doubled the advantage, confidently whipping in his 29th international goal to put the Selecao in complete control.
Chile managed a late consolation in stoppage time through Lucas Cepeda’s low strike, but it was not enough to spoil the evening for the hosts. The result extends Portugal’s impressive unbeaten home run to eight matches, providing a perfect morale booster ahead of their final friendly against Nigeria.