Martinez Praises Portugal After 2-1 Win Over Super Eagles
Portugal edged Nigeria 2-1 in a World Cup warm-up friendly in Leiria. Pedro Neto opened the scoring in the 23rd minute before Akor Adams levelled for the Super Eagles just before half-time. Francisco Conceição sealed the win 15 minutes from time with a clever finish. Coach Roberto Martinez said he was very satisfied with his team’s performance. He praised his squad for executing an individual plan and managing the rotation of all players. He highlighted João Félix’s intelligence and form and noted the match was a good test given Nigeria’s physical strength and ability to exploit spaces. Martinez added that being able to improve in the second half showed the group’s attitude. He said the result builds confidence ahead of the World Cup and underlines the depth of Portugal’s squad.
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