Date: 11-06-2006
Stage: first round
Place: KOLN
Running time: 110 min.
Colour: PAL
Quality: DVD
Commentary: italian
My rating: ***
Notes:
MATCH SUMMARY
Sunday, 11 June 2006, 21:00
RheinEnergie Stadion, Cologne
Attendance: 45,000
Meteo: Clear, 22°C
PORTUGAL
Ricardo
Fernando Meira
Miguel
Nuno Valente
Ricardo Carvalho
Petit
Simão
Tiago
Luís Figo (c)
Pauleta
Cristiano Ronaldo
Coach: Luiz Felipe Scolari (POR)
26′ Cristiano Ronaldo
79′ Nuno Valente
60′ ↓Cristiano Ronaldo ↑Costinha
72′ ↓Petit ↑Maniche
82′ ↓Tiago ↑Hugo Viana
ANGOLA
Joao Ricardo
Jamba
Kali
Loco
Andre Macanga
Luis Delgado
Paula Figueiredo
Ze Kalanga
Mateus Galiano
Akwa (c)
Mendonca
Coach: Luis Oliviera Goncalves (ANG)
28′ Jamba
45′ Loco
52′ Andre Macanga
60′ ↓Akwa ↑Mantorras
70′ ↓Ze Kalanga ↑Édson Nobre
80′ ↓Paula Figueiredo ↑Miloy
Referee: Jorge Larrionda (URU)
Goals:
4′ Pauleta POR
Match overview
Portugal secured a narrow win over Angola with an early goal from Pauleta in the fourth minute. Despite Angola’s resilience, they couldn’t find an equaliser. Portugal dominated possession and managed the game efficiently to begin their World Cup campaign with three points.
Trivia
This match was notable as a reunion between former colonial power Portugal and Angola. Luís Figo was awarded Man of the Match for his leadership and influence in the midfield.
