Match Report
The table read 2nd (Portugal U17, 6 pts) against 1st (Switzerland U17, 7 pts), 1 points apart. Portugal U17 had been under-performing their position — 15th on five-round form against 2nd in the table. In league terms the two rates read 4.33/1 for Portugal U17 and 2.33/0.67 for Switzerland U17 (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.73.
Three consecutive wins preceded this game for Switzerland U17.
The match was played at ASPIRE Academy Pitch 2 (capacity 1,000). Half-time and full-time told different stories: Portugal U17 led 1-0 at the break, before 1 more goal closed it at 2-0.
Goal scorers
Portugal U17: Mateus Mide (41'), José Neto (53')
Key stats
Possession: Portugal U17 56% · Switzerland U17 44% · Total shots: 17-10 · On target: 6-3 · Corners: 7-1