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Tottenham striker Dane Scarlett scores a brace to help England Under-19s qualify for this summer's Under-19s European Championships.

And Ian Foster’s men got off to an ideal start when they took the lead on ten minutes. Tottenham striker Dane Scarlett scored twice in the first half to help the Young Lions win what was ultimately a group decider against Portugal. Tottenham striker Dane Scarlett scores a brace to help England Under-19s qualify for this summer’s Under-19s European Championships

PORTUGAL 2-0 NORTH MACEDONIA: A brace from Manchester United attacking midfielder Bruno Fernandes on Tuesday evening secured his country's place at the ...

Ten minutes later and it was the turn of Jota to spurn a goalscoring opportunity, sending a header down and over the bar from a Fernandes corner, as Portugal began to pile the pressure on their opponents. North Macedonia goalkeeper Stole Dimitrievski also began time-wasting after just 10 minutes, his frequent stalling tactics met with boos and howls of derision from the 50,000-strong partisan home crowd. Portugal were in control from that point on, the game won with 25 minutes to go when Fernandes claimed his second goal of the night, Jota crossing for the United star to apply a first-time half-volleyed finish into the net.

North Macedonia got a taste of major tournament football last summer when they qualified for Euro 2020, losing all three matches. But they got into this match ...

Who knows, but at least Portugal have the chance to do so! World Cup in 2022? Robert Lewandowski was on target and he will be at the World Cup! Portugal have qualified for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar! It was a fair victory. Bruno Fernandes scored twice to send Portugal to the 2022 World Cup with a 2-0 win over North Macedonia in Porto.

Minute-by-minute report: Will Portugal reach Qatar or can North Macedonia spring another surprise? Join Scott Murray.

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Sky Sports will have the rights for this World Cup qualifying match. We have one last step to get to the World Cup. For us, it is also a game of our lives. “For us, this game is a matter of life and death. There is a responsibility to win this game. North Macedonia, a team ranked 67th in the world, will travel to play Portugal with the hope of qualifying for the World Cup for the first time, after shocking Italy in the semi-finals.

Benistant will join his teammate, the current MX2 Championship Leader Jago Geerts, along with the entire Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP squad, Maxime Renaux ...

It’s a track that I like and the weather conditions look a bit wetter than usual, and this is something that will suit me too because it will mean there will be a lot of line choice and it will be good.” I only rode two GPs in Portugal in 2018 and 2019, and I finished 3rd in the first moto in 2019. “I enjoyed a weekend off; I went back to France to see my family and friends as I recovered to be ready for Portugal and two back-to-back GPs. I’ve only raced in Portugal once before, so I hope to make some good memories this weekend. Maintaining a 26-point advantage at the top of the table, Geerts is fully focused on keeping his podium streak, which is currently at 100% in 2022, as he continues to strengthen his grip on the MX2 Championship Lead determined to secure his first-ever MX2 World Title. A thorough fitness test in the weekend off has confirmed the Dutchman is in strong physical condition, offering an added boost of confidence as he gets set to improve his current eighth place in the championship chase. With three rounds of racing already in the books, it is evident that Renaux has landed on his feet inside the top-tier class in MXGP. Currently second in the championship standings, only 17-points shy of the four-times World Champion Tim Gajser, the 21-year-old Frenchman has already established himself as a title threat.

Superstar Ronaldo, who is enduring a chastening season at club level with Manchester United, will play at a fifth World Cup of his career later this year.

Of course we all like to score in every game, whether it's the most important game or the least important. He has played 17 matches at the tournament during his career, scoring seven goals. 'We're in our rightful place!': Cristiano Ronaldo hails Portugal for reaching the World Cup after their 2-0 victory over North Macedonia, as the superstar revels in the 'goal achieved' and thanks fans for their 'tireless support'

Maxime Renaux is in his first MXGP season after being crowned MX2 world champion in 2021 and now arrives at the MXGP of Portugal in second place in the ...

'I enjoyed a weekend off; I went back to France to see my family and friends as I recovered to be ready for Portugal and two back-to-back GPs. I’ve only raced in Portugal once before, so I hope to make some good memories this weekend. The Yamaha rider holds 124 points and a 17-point gap to Tim Gajser. Ready for MXGP of Portugal, Maxime Renaux hopes 'to make good memories and being back back on the podium'

Portugal have qualified for the Qatar 2022 World Cup after Man United's Bruno Fernandes scored twice against North Macedonia.

Thank you to all the Portuguese for the tireless support! It was a horror pass from defender Darko Velkovski that gave the ball away in the 32nd minute and allowed Bruno Fernandes to play a lovely one-two with his Manchester United teammate Cristiano Ronaldo before tucking away. However, the fairytale came to an end in Porto.