29.5.18

BOYS FINAL: Portugal - Belgium - PREVIEW



                        PORTUGAL                                                 BELGIUM

With Ale N in excellent form in midfield and with a goalkeeper  (Giacomo) who performed miracles in the semi-final, Portugal look to be in good shape for this year’s title.  Aden, carrying over his good form from the Med Cup, has also been playing well and, in the semi-final, his running and tackling were important. Giuseppe is a menacing physical presence in defence; he kept Manfredi under wraps in the semi-final and Giuseppe can also be a threat coming forward. Andrea will cover well at the back. If Tommy and Jacopo also hit top form, and with good cover on the bench – particularly in defence - it is hard to see Portugal losing this one.

But Belgium are no mugs.
Alex D is only 2 points behind Ale N in the points table and the passing combinations between Alex, Daniel and Antony can, at times, be dazzling. Elias F is often impossible to beat in defence and Jerry can be a match for Giuseppe’s physical strength.
All in all, it is a tough result to call.
Prediction: Portugal 2-2 Belgium

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