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Belgium vs Portugal

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Live Updates

It's all over! The referee has blown their whistle to end the game.

81'
Yellow Card

Jose Madeira (Portugal) is shown a yellow card

74'

Portugal decide to make a substitution, with Francisco Pinto de Magalhaes getting some game time.

72'

Portugal decide to make a substitution, with Samuel Marques being replaced.

72'

Portugal decide to make a substitution, with Manuel Vareiro getting some game time.

72'

Portugal decide to make a substitution, with Joris Moura being replaced.

72'

Portugal decide to make a substitution, with Antonio Rebelo de Andrade getting some game time.

71'

Portugal decide to make a substitution, with Jose Rebelo de Andrade being replaced.

71'
Conversion

Hugo De Francq has kicked a conversion.

71'
Try

Jean-Baptiste de Clercq scores the try from close range.

70'

A gap opened in the defence and Jean-Baptiste de Clercq took full advantage.

70'

Belgium sub Thomas Wallraf comes onto the field.

64'

Seppe Verelst departs for Belgium.

64'

Belgium sub Maurice Fromont comes onto the field.

64'

Maximilien Hendrickx departs for Belgium.

64'

Belgium sub Seppe Verelst comes onto the field.

60'

Thomas Wallraf departs for Belgium.

60'

Portugal sub Manuel Cardoso Pinto comes onto the field.

60'

Jose Lima departs for Portugal.

60'

Ervin Muric comes on for Belgium.

59'

Dazzy Cornez leaves the field.

59'

Alexis Cuffolo comes on for Belgium.

59'

Alexandre Raynier leaves the field.

59'

Maxime Vacquier comes on for Belgium.

59'

Florian Remue leaves the field.

59'

Diego Pinheiro Ruiz comes on for Portugal.

59'

Nicolas Martins leaves the field.

59'

Pedro Vicente comes on for Portugal.

59'

Luka Begic leaves the field.

59'
Penalty Goal

Hugo De Francq adds the points for Belgium.

59'

Hugues Bastin comes on for Belgium.

57'

Jeremie Brasseur leaves the field.

57'

Jean-Baptiste de Clercq comes on for Belgium.

57'

Maxime Jadot leaves the field.

57'
Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Samuel Marques kicks the conversion.

56'
Try

Joris Moura scores! That alone was worth the admission price!!!

55'

What a run here by Joris Moura as they get over the gainline!

55'
Yellow Card

Charlesty Berguet (Belgium) is shown a yellow card

54'

Tomas Appleton makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

48'

Portugal decide to make a substitution, with Anthony Alves getting some game time.

47'

Portugal decide to make a substitution, with Diogo Hasse Ferreira being replaced.

47'

Portugal decide to make a substitution, with Cody Thomas getting some game time.

47'

Portugal decide to make a substitution, with David Costa being replaced.

47'
Conversion

Samuel Marques adds the two points for Portugal.

46'
Try

Slick passing by Portugal leads to a try for Rodrigo Marta.

46'

Spellbinding play by Jose Lima is finished off with a try.

46'

Jose Lima makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

46'

The second half kicks off.

40'

The half-time whistle blows and both teams head for the dressing rooms.

41'
Conversion

Hugo De Francq adds the two points for Belgium.

40'
Try

The pick and go results in a try for Belgium as Maximilien Hendrickx goes over.

39'
Conversion

Samuel Marques does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

34'
Try

The pick and go results in a try for Portugal as Jose Rebelo de Andrade goes over.

33'

Samuel Marques curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

27'
Try

The pressure has finally told as Vincent Pinto scores from close range.

26'

Trouble here as Vincent Pinto breaches the defence.

26'

Samuel Marques played a key part in that try.

26'
Penalty Goal

Hugo De Francq adds the points for Belgium.

23'
Conversion

Hugo De Francq converts the try.

18'
Try

A wonderful passing move by Belgium is finished off by Florian Remue

17'

Jens Torfs sets up the try.

17'

This is dangerous for the defence as Jens Torfs bursts through to advance the Belgium attack.

17'
Penalty Goal

Hugo De Francq does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

15'

A gap opened in the defence and Jean-Maurice Decubber took full advantage.

14'

A gap opened in the defence and Vincent Pinto took full advantage.

11'
Conversion

Samuel Marques has kicked a conversion.

8'
Try

Great hands by Portugal leads to a try for Rodrigo Marta

7'

The defensive line has been broken as Rodrigo Marta goes through the gap.

7'

That's a great try assist by Tomas Appleton.

7'
Conversion

Samuel Marques has kicked a conversion.

2'
Try

A stunning solo try from Joris Moura

1'

The defensive line has been broken as Joris Moura goes through the gap.

1'

Tomas Appleton sets up the try.

1'

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

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Match Details

Portugal v Belgium
Rugby Europe Championship - Round 1
Sat 1st February 2025, 02:30pm EST
Estádio do Restelo

Points Flow Chart

Portugal win +10
Portugal
Belgium
Portugal
Time in lead
Belgium
81
Mins in lead
0
99%
% Of Game In Lead
0%
15%
Possession Last 10 min
85%
0
Points Last 10 min
2

Key Events

Full Time
40 - 30
74'
71'
40 - 30
70'
40 - 28
59'
40 - 23
40 - 20
56'
38 - 20
55'
54'
33 - 20
33 - 20
46'
31 - 20
46'
Half Time
40'
26 - 20
39'
26 - 18
26 - 13
34'
24 - 13
33'
19 - 13
26'
23'
14 - 13
18'
14 - 10
17'
14 - 8
15'
14 - 3
14 - 0
8'
12 - 0
7'
7 - 0
2'
5 - 0
1'
Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored
4.4
9
Entries
Avg. Points Scored
3.3
9
Entries

Attack Profile

Portugal
Belgium
More Less More
9
22m Entries
9
4.44
22m Conversion
3.33
7
Line Breaks
3
81
Carries
176
29
Kicks
27
214
Post Contact Meters
352

Defence Profile

Portugal
Belgium
More Less More
22
Dominant Tackles
13
257
Tackles Made
75
30
Tackles Missed
22
5
Turnovers Won
5
3
Tackle Turnover
2
7
Tackle Offload Allowed
6

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs
56%
65%
3-6 secs
27%
20%
6+ secs
17%
15%
62
Rucks Won
154

Other Fixtures

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