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Match details:
Portugal W vs Switzerland W
Leigh Sports Village
July 9th, 9:30 pm
Preview:
Portugal W made their way to the Euro this summer after Russia were excluded by UEFA. They kick off their campaign against Switzerland W today at the Leigh Sports Village.
Portugal W are on a good run with three wins in their last five matches. They drew against Austalia last month in a friendly, while the only loss was to Germany in the World Cup qualifiers.
Switzerland W are not at their best with three loss in a row. They were thrashed by England and Germany in the two friendlies last month.
Portugal W lost 3-1 to Switzerland W the last time these two sides met.
Suspension and injuries:
Portugal W: No player is ruled out.
Switzerland W: No player is ruled out.
Probable starting line-up:
Portugal W: Inês Pereira; Catarina Amado, Diana Gomes, Carole Costa, Joana Marchão; Dolores Silva, Tatiana Pinto, Andreia Norton; Kika Nazareth, Jéssica Silva, Diana Silva
Switzerland W: Thalmann; Maritz, Bühler, Calligaris, Aigbogun; Xhemaili, Wälti; Reuteler, Sow, Crnogorčević; Bachmann
Top picks:
Jéssica Silva: The one to back today with the Captaincy armband. She will be leading Portugals attack and should get on the scoresheet.
Diana Silva: The other Portuguese forward will also be a good pick and the ideal vice-captaincy choice. She will be looking to make a big impact this summer.
Lia Walti: The best pick from the Swiss side would be their captain, Lia Walti. She has the experience to control the games flow and could come in handy.
Captaincy options:
- Jessica Silva
- Diana Silva
- Lia Walti
Fantasy XI:
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