#friendly-match

#friendly-match

Portugal pulled off a shocking comeback to beat the United States women 2-1 in a friendly in Chester, Pennsylvania, on Thursday night. Although the U.S. was missing a few key stars -- like injured striker Trinity Rodman -- this was a mostly full-strength squad for Emma Hayes and the Americans, who lost their first game since a friendly defeat to Brazil in April.

"The stadium was silent. Silent. We never got any energy back from the stands." England boss Thomas Tuchel reflected on his frustration at the Wembley support for his side after they scored three times in 20 minutes in their dominant 3-0 friendly win over Wales. Goals from Morgan Rogers, Ollie Watkins and Bukayo Saka put the hosts in control, but they could not build on that in a flat second half, where the home crowd was quieter than the visitors.

Overall, I don't like losing, I have to be honest, but performance-wise, I have to be happy. I learned that some of our senior boys were outstanding. Some of the young boys, we have to expose them. We can see the gulf, we knew that was going to be the case. But if we don't do it, when are we going to do it?

Andrea Cambiaso scored both goals for Juventus in their 2-1 victory over Borussia Dortmund, with Igor Tudor's side showing energy ahead of their Serie A season.

Wales will face Australia in a friendly on 25 October, marking the start of preparations for the 2027 World Cup qualifying. Rhian Wilkinson's team intends to build on their major tournament debut.

Real Betis midfielder Sergi Altimira admitted that things that shouldn't happen occurred in the friendly against Como. The incident was sparked by heavy challenges on midfielders Giovani Lo Celso and Isco, leading to punches being traded between Pablo Fornals and Como's Maxi Perrone.

Joe Montemurro has been tasked with reviving Matildas mania post-2023 Women's World Cup and building a strong squad for next year's Asian Cup.

No team from Africa had beaten England before and it did not matter it was a friendly. The scene in the visiting dressing room was probably best described by Thomas Tuchel.