This Saturday, June 3, 2017 (8:00 AM Pacific) Portugal will host Cyprus in an international friendly match at the Estadio Antonio Coimbra da Mota. The match is set to be a mismatch but there will still be plenty of intriguing players on the pitch.
Portugal will, of course, have some key absences to its squad with the UEFA Champions League final being played later that Saturday. Cristiano Ronaldo and Pepe of Real Madrid will not be available for the encounter but should not be needed for a favorable result in the game. The southwestern European side is on a solid run, having won four out of its last six games in all competitions. The squad will be made up of an impressive mix of experienced and young players.
Some of the veterans on the squad include Jose Fonte, Joao Moutinho, Nani and Ricardo Quaresma. While some of the younger players on the team include Raphael Guerreiro, Andre Gomes, Andre Silva and Bernardo Silva. One of the more interesting players will be Bernardo Silva who will have a huge role in the attack with the absence of Cristiano Ronaldo.
Portugal should be able to score plenty of goals and win the match with a much stronger team and the home-field advantage.Some of the veterans on the squad include Jose Fonte, Joao Moutinho, Nani and Ricardo Quaresma. While some of the younger players on the team include Raphael Guerreiro, Andre Gomes, Andre Silva and Bernardo Silva. One of the more interesting players will be Bernardo Silva who will have a huge role in the attack with the absence of Cristiano Ronaldo. Portugal should be able to score plenty of goals and win the match with a much stronger team and the home-field advantage.
Cyprus does not have a rich history of football and is not expected to be able to achieve a favorable result in this match. The Islanders squad is made up of players who mostly play domestically and does include several young players. 10 players on the squad do not surpass the age of 23, among the most interesting, is 19-year-old, Grigoris Kastanos of Serie A club, Pescara. The match will serve as a great learning experience for the inexperienced core. The game will be an intriguing one even with Portugal being the clear favorite.
How to Watch Portugal vs Cyprus
The Portugal vs Cyprus match will be broadcast this Saturday, June 3 at 8:00 AM Pacific:
TV Schedule: beIN Sports, beIN Sports En Espanol
Watch Live Online: Sling TV (Watch 7 Days Free), Fubo TV (Watch 7 Days Free)
