Portugal Edge Past Turkey to Reach World Cup Playoff Final

By Joe Bloggs

Portugal have booked their place in the final of the UEFA World Cup playoff semi after defeating Turkey 3-1 on Thursday. The victory keeps alive Portugal's hopes of qualifying for the World Cup in Qatar later this year.

Turkey started the match brightly and took the lead through Burak Yilmaz in the 15th minute. However, Portugal responded well and equalised through Otavio just 10 minutes later. Diogo Jota then gave Portugal the lead in the 42nd minute, before Matheus Nunes sealed the win with a third goal in the 90th minute.

Portugal will now face North Macedonia in the playoff final on Tuesday. The winner of that match will qualify for the World Cup.

Conclusion

Portugal's victory over Turkey was a hard-fought affair. However, they ultimately deserved to win and will now be confident of beating North Macedonia in the final. Cristiano Ronaldo will be hoping to lead his country to the World Cup once again, and he will be determined to make a major impact in Qatar.