Full-time

Armenia 0–5 Portugal

Scorers: Félix (10′, 61′), Ronaldo (21′, 46′), Cancelo (32′)

Extended match report

First-half control

Portugal set the tone immediately: high pressing, full-back width, and quick vertical combinations through Bruno-led triangles. The opener arrived on 10′ when João Félix met a teasing cross to guide in a precise header. Armenia attempted to compress the middle third, but Bernardo Silva’s rotations kept the hosts guessing.

The lead doubled on 21′ as Cristiano Ronaldo reacted quickest inside the box, finishing from close range. Portugal’s third on 32′—a calm João Cancelo finish after a cut-back—reflected total control: steady territory, repeat entries into Zone-14, and smart decoy runs that pulled Armenia’s last line apart.

Second-half ruthlessness

Any thoughts of a comeback ended seconds after the restart (46′) when Ronaldo smashed home a volley for 0–4. With game state secure, Portugal managed tempo, refreshed legs from the bench, and still found a fifth via Félix (61′)—a clever back-heel to cap a flowing move down the left.

Why Portugal dominated

Pressing traps: Portugal forced Armenia to the touchline, winning turnovers in advanced areas.

Channel overloads: Wide rotations (full-back + winger + eight) routinely created 3-v-2s.

Box presence: Both Ronaldo and Félix attacked the six-yard space, giving Portugal repeated, high-xG looks.

Key performers

Cristiano Ronaldo: Penalty-box movement and a clinical brace; constant threat attacking the near post.

João Félix: Intelligent drifting between lines, two goals, and progressive carries that broke Armenia’s shape.

João Cancelo: Goal + assist involvement; provided width and underlaps to unbalance the back line.

Bernardo/Bruno (engine room): Dictated tempo, recycled pressure, and fed the front line relentlessly.

Turning points

Early breakthrough (10′) – Armenia’s compact block was stretched; the first goal changed the entire game state.

Third before HT (32′) – Cancelo’s strike effectively closed the contest.

Restart blitz (46′) – Ronaldo’s second removed any lingering jeopardy and allowed Portugal to manage minutes.

Tactical board (quick notes)

Portugal: 4-3-3 in possession, morphing into a 2-3-5 with Cancelo inverting at times; half-space occupation superb.

Armenia: 4-2-3-1 without the ball; struggled to connect first pass after regains; transitions smothered by Portugal’s rest-defence.

Match stats (summary)

Possession: Portugal dominant

Shots (on target): Portugal heavy advantage

Corners: Portugal more set-piece opportunities

Cards: Few; game managed cleanly once scoreline widened

(Exact advanced metrics vary by data provider; headline pattern: Portugal superiority across possession, shots, and big chances.)

What it means

Portugal: A statement win that underlines depth and attacking variety; momentum for the next Qualifiers window.

Armenia: A difficult night but valuable learnings—especially in build-up under pressure and defensive spacing between lines.

FAQs

Q: What was the score of Armenia vs Portugal?

A: Portugal won 5–0 in Yerevan.

Q: Who scored for Portugal?

A: Cristiano Ronaldo (2), João Félix (2), João Cancelo (1).

Q: Where was the match played?

A: Vazgen Sargsyan Republican Stadium, Yerevan (Armenia).

Q: Which competition is this?

A: FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifying (UEFA), Group F.