The UEFA Euros U19 Semi-Final match between Portugal U19 and Norway U19 will take place at Hibernians Ground on Thursday at 9:30 pm IST.
In the semi-finals of the 2023 European Under-19 Championship, Portugal Under-19s, who emerged as winners of Group A, will face Norway Under-19s, who finished as runners-up in Group B. The highly anticipated match between these two teams will take place at Hibernians Ground. Portugal, with an impressive track record, will be vying for their sixth appearance in the final at this level, while Norway, making their debut in the semi-finals, will be looking to create history and advance further.
Portugal has solidified their position as one of the top contenders in the Euro Under-19 finals in Malta by dominating the group stage. They won all three matches, scoring nine goals and only conceding twice. In the quarter-finals, Portugal delivered a commanding performance, defeating Italy 5-1. After a competitive first half, they raised their level of play in the second half, overpowering a struggling Italian team in Ta’Qali. Out of their five previous final appearances, Portugal has only lifted the trophy once. Milheiro and his team aim to replicate the achievements of the 2018 squad, which featured talented players like Jota and Francisco Trincao, by going all the way this time.
Norway has achieved a remarkable feat by reaching the men’s UEFA youth semi-final for the first time since the Under-18 Euros in 1992. Prior to this week, the Nordic country had never advanced from the group stage at this age level. Under the guidance of coach Luis Pimenta, the Norwegian team achieved this milestone by earning five points in their Group B campaign, finishing second behind group winners Spain. Pimenta, originally from Portugal, now aims to guide his team, which won five out of six matches in the qualifying stage, including a 2-1 win over France, into the final taking place this weekend.
Portugal U19 probable starting lineup: G. Ribeiro, Esteves, A. Ribeiro, Bras, Marques, Sa, N. Felix, Prioste, H. Felix, R. Ribeiro, Borges
Norway U19 probable starting lineup: Ree, Solheim, Haram, Hopland, Egeli, Odegard, Roaldsoy, Braude, Sivertsen, Flataker, Jakobsen
Portugal U19
| Opponents | Score |
| Malta U19 | 2-1 (W) |
| Italy U19 | 5-1 (W) |
| Poland U19 | 0-2 (D) |
| Spain U19 | 0-2 (L) |
| Ireland U19 | 4-0 (W) |
Norway U19
| Opponents | Score |
| Spain U19 | 0-0 (D) |
| Iceland U19 | 1-1 (D) |
| Greece U19 | 5-4 (W) |
| France U19 | 1-0 (L) |
| Czechia U19 | 0-0 (D) |
The UEFA Euros U19 Semi-Final match between Portugal U19 and Norway U19 will take place at Hibernians Ground on Thursday at 9:30 pm IST.
| Portugal U19 vs Norway U19 | Key Details |
| Date | July 13 (Malta) |
| Venue | Hibernians Grounds |
| Kickoff time in Malta | 6:00 pm (Thursday) |
| Kickoff time in India | 9:30 pm (Thursday) |
This match will be streaming on UEFA TV.
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