It’s The Saudi Show In Portugal’s Thumping Of Armenia
Written By Jacobs Dunga
The Selecao ran riot against their hosts on Saturday afternoon with SPL players being protagonists.
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Portugal tore apart Armenia in the opening game of their 2026 World Cup qualifiers played on Saturday afternoon.
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The Roberto Martinez led side began their campaign highly thanks to a 5-0 demolition of the tiny European nation.
It was the Saudi Pro League players that ran the show for the 2016 European champions.
In form Joao Felix opened the scoring inside the first ten minutes off an assist from Joao Cancelo, both of the Saudi Pro League.
Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 139th Portuguese goal in the 21st minute after reaching a Pedro Neto cross into the area to double the lead.
Cancelo then turned scorer in the 32nd minute before Ronaldo doubled his tally just after the restart.
Joao Felix will round off the scoring in the 62nd minute to ensure Portugal’s blistering start to the qualifiers.
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It was a victory made in Saudi Arabia as all the three goal scorers currently ply their trade in the SPL.
It further highlights the improving level of the Saudi Pro League in recent years with top players from Europe crossing to the MiddleEast nation.
Three of Portugal’s starters on the night play their club football in Saudi Arabia with Ruben Neves also on the bench.
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