Soares scores twice as Portugal U19 shuts out Austria U19
LISBON (Interstat) — Portugal U19 defeated Austria U19 4-0 on Tuesday, scoring once before halftime and adding three goals after the break. Tomas Soares was Portugal’s top performer, opening the scoring in the 38th minute and doubling the lead in the 48th. Andre Machado made it 3-0 in the 86th minute, and Jordan Arnolin completed the scoring in the third minute of stoppage time. Austria U19 was reduced to 10 men when Pokorny J. received a red card in the 81st minute. Portugal’s defense kept Austria scoreless throughout. Portugal U19 moved to 1-0-1 in this competition and 1-0-1 across all competitions. Austria U19 fell to 1-1 in this competition and 1-1 across all competitions. Portugal had drawn 3-3 with Denmark U19, while Austria had beaten the Netherlands U19 1-0 in earlier season play. The result gave Portugal its first win in this competition, while Austria suffered its first loss. Portugal also remained unbeaten in all competitions this season.