FIFA U-20 WORLD CUP - Saudi Arabia 1989.
Semi-final.
(SPOILERS AHEAD)
From FIFA.COM:
For the first time in their history, Portugal emerged victorious from a FIFA World Youth Championship. Carlos Queiroz's charges gave nothing away at the back (only conceding three goals - all in one game), and outsmarted opposition defences when it mattered. With Valido (Pedro Franco) directing traffic in the middle of the park, Jorge Couto and Joao Pinto on hand to put away half-chances, and lightning speed down the flanks, the Iberians were simply irresistible. Most impressive was their victory over Brazil - who had scored 11 goals in four games up until the intriguing meeting in the semis. Portugal may have only scored six goals all tournament, and four of their five wins did come by the slimmest of margins, but they made sure every strike counted, and a talented generation of footballers was born.
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