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Under- 23 Selection thrashed Wales

The Portuguese selection under-23 thrashed, this Wednesday, a weak selection of Wales, 7-2, the second matchday of the International Challenge Trophy.

Carlos Queiroz, who attended the game, has confessed this team is an extension of the AA selection, and that some players could be called to the 2010' World Cup; but with Ruben Micael and Yannick released, left over goalkeeper Rui Patricio, who had little work, and Fabio Coentrão.
At Stadium of Fatima, Benfica's winger was even in focus at the 14th minute, when made a perfect cross for Vítor Gomes to broke the deadlock.

However, before, going out with physical problems, at 30 minutes, Fábio Coentrão at 21', isolated with a bad pass the Welsh Jack Christopher, who used to draw for the Welsh team.

Then came Vieirinha, that in two minutes, offered two goals on: 31 minutes, to Joao Ribeiro, and at 33, to Vaz Te.

In the second part, Paulo Machado, at 56 minutes, Vaz Te, at 69', Bruno Gama, at 79', and Carlos Saleiro, to 82', increased the Portuguese advantage, with Rob Williams to minimize the loss, at 69'.

After the draw in Poland and the rout this Wednesday, Portugal will face Northern Ireland the third matchday of the competition.

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