2,700 Fans will be traveling to Algarve, the Florida of Portugal, 2,100 tickets were sold to English leaving in Portugal. close to 5,000, good test for the portuguese security – Portugal-Inglaterra esgotado Os bilhetes para o Portugal-Inglaterra de 18 de Fevereiro, no Estádio do Algarve, já esgotaram. A Associação de Futebol do Algarve abriu a bilheteira de manhã para vender os últimos ingressos disponíveis (topo norte e parte do topo sul, a 20 euros), mas ao meio-dia os ingressos já tinham «voado». Os bilhetes para as bancadas central (30 euros) e central/lateral (25 euros) já tinham sido reservados, enquanto, na sede da FPF, os ingressos disponibilizados («in loco» e pela Internet) já tinham esgotado anteriormente, pelo que já não há entradas disponíveis. De Inglaterra vêm 2700 adeptos no próprio dia do jogo, todos com bilhetes, comprados através da federação inglesa. Atendendo ao elevado número de britânicos que vivem em Portugal, foram também vendidos 2100 ingressos a esses adeptos, mediante prova de residência.
Portugal have called up UD Leiria striker Hugo Almeida for next Wednesday's friendly against England at the Algarve stadium. Possible debut The 19-year-old has been named for the first time in coach Luiz Felipe Scolari's 22-man squad. He started the season with FC Porto but since last month has been on loan at Leiria. Established internationals Maniche, Hélder Postiga, Sérgio Conceição and Fernando Meira all miss out, while Nuno Gomes is injured. Goalkeepers: Ricardo, Quim Defenders: Miguel, Jorge Andrade, Fernando Couto, Beto, Rui Jorge, Nuno Valente, Paulo Ferreira, Ricardo Carvalho Midfielders: Rui Costa, Luís Figo, Petit, Francisco Costinha, Deco, Tiago Forwards: Simão, Boa Morte, Pauleta, Cristiano Ronaldo, Hugo Viana, Hugo Almeida
By teams Scolari Announced the team today: Guarda-redes: Ricardo (Sporting), Quim (Sp. Braga) Defesas: Miguel (Benfica) Paulo Ferreira (F.C. Porto) Beto (Sporting) Fernando Couto (Lazio) Jorge Andrade (Corunha) Ricardo Carvalho (F.C. Porto) Rui Jorge (Sporting) Nuno Valente (F.C. Porto) Médios: Costinha (F.C. Porto) Tiago (Benfica) Deco (F.C. Porto) Petit (Benfica) Hugo Viana (Newcastle) Figo (Real Madrid) Rui Costa (Milan) Avançados: Pauleta (Bordéus) Simão (Benfica) Boa Morte (Fulham) Hugo Almeida (U. Leiria) Cristiano Ronaldo (Manchester United)
game will be televise live on rtp international Dish ch 615 New york time 4:10pm 21:10 16:10 08:10 FUTEBOL: CAMPEONATO DA EUROPA 2004 (AA) PORTUGAL vs. INGLATERRA Jogo de preparação a realizar no estádio do Algarve
great job by the British police for stopping the holligans from catching a plane in Birmingham Polícia britânica «trava» entrada de «hooligans» no Algarve Adeptos ingleses foram proibidos de viajar para o Algarve sendo detidos esta manhã na cidade de Birmingham pela polícia inglesa. Trata-se de hooligans que estão impedidos de sair do país para assistir a jogos de futebol por serem potenciais geradores de situações de conflito. A polícia conseguiu «travar» a tempo a viagem desses adeptos como explicou à Renascença o presidente da Região de Turismo do Algarve, Hélder Martins.
Adds teams, substitutes, referee) FARO, Portugal, Feb 18 (Reuters) - Portugal 1 England 1 - result International friendly Scorers: Portugal - Pauleta 70 England - Ledley King 47 Halftime: 0-0; Attendance: 28,000 Portugal: 1-Ricardo Pereira; 2-Paulo Ferreira (13-Miguel Monteiro 46), 5-Fernando Couto (22-Beto 84), 4-Jorge Andrade (14-Ricardo Carvalho 75), 3-Rui Jorge (15-Nuno Valente 46); 6-Francisco Costinha (20-Deco 46), 8-Armando Petit (18-Hugo Viana 83), 10-Rui Costa (16-Tiago Mendes 61), 7-Luis Figo (21-Luis Boa Morte 66), 11-Simao Sabrosa (17-Cristiano Ronaldo 46); 9-Pauleta Resendes (19-Hugo Almeida 79) England: 1-David James; 2-Phil Neville (12-Danny Mills 46), 5-Ledley King, 6-Gareth Southgate (21-Jermaine Jenas 87), 3-Ashley Cole (14-Wayne Bridge 17); 7-David Beckham (16-Owen Hargreaves 87), 8-Paul Scholes (18-Kieron Dyer 46), 11-Frank Lampard (17-Joe Cole 46), 4-Nicky Butt (15-Jamie Carragher 87); 10-Michael Owen (19-Alan Smith 71), 9-Wayne Rooney (20-Emile Heskey 71). Referee: Viktor Kassai (Hungary)
Figo celebrates 100th cap against England Fernando Couto 103 caps FARO, Portugal, Feb 18 (Reuters) - Luis Figo was presented with an award by the Portuguese Football Federation for winning his 100th cap in Wednesday's friendly international against England. To on-pitch fireworks and rousing chants of "Figo, Figo" from a crowd of around 30,000 at the Algarve stadium, the Real Madrid forward stepped up to receive his award just before kick-off. Figo made his full international debut in 1991 against Luxembourg and has scored 30 goals. He is the second Portuguese player to reach the 100 mark following defender Fernando Couto who earned 102 caps.
Petit was pretty good. Miguel's blunder was terrible , just terrible. Figo was pacey and fine. Portugal put on the pressure and played quite well. Deco played well.
Petit was by far the best portuguese player on the field, Miguel own goal can happen to anybody, he recover the rest of the game, Scolari a ex player understands and will not burn a player for what happen, you also got give credit for the way the England forward come on pushing.
I didnt think that it was a particularily good performance by Portugal last night. England basically had there entire defence out and arguably there most important attacking player, Gerrard. The Portuguese, whilst having players of unparalled skill in Figo and Costa, still lack organisation, pace and physical strength.
True dat , Portugal played better in the first half and the second half..terrible game to watch. These 2 teams better improve. Ony 5 months to go!