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Portugal put paid to Czechs to reach semis

Wednesday, July 5, 2017

For the second game in a row, Rui Pedro scored the decisive goal as Portugal defeated the Czech Republic 2-1 to become the first side to reach the 2017 semi-finals.

2017 U19 highlights: Czech Republic 1-2 Portugal
  • Portugal beat Czech Republic to secure progress from Group A with game to spare
  • Mesaque Dju puts Portugal in front with low finish from João Filipe cross (35)
  • Libor Holík finds Martin Graiciar at far post for smart first-time equaliser (40)
  • Substitute Rafael Leão sets up Rui Pedro for winning goal (74)
  • Final Group A games: Czech Republic v Georgia, Portugal v Sweden (Saturday)
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