Dinis decides on Portugal squad
Thursday, July 6, 2006
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Portugal coach Carlos Dinis has unveiled his 18-man squad for the U19 finals with Southampton FC's Feliciano Condesso the only overseas-based player.
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Portugal coach Carlos Dinis has unveiled his squad for the UEFA European Under-19 Championship in Poland. The 18-man party includes six FC Porto players and another six from Sporting Clube de Portugal, while the only nominee based abroad is midfielder Feliciano Condesso, who is in England with Southampton FC. Portugal will face Scotland, Turkey and Spain in Group B, with the first game against the Scots taking place on 18 July in Szamotuly.
Portugal squad
Goalkeepers: Ricardo Janota (SL Benfica), Igor Araújo (FC Porto).
Defenders: André Marques (Sporting Clube de Portugal), Pedro Correia (SL Benfica), Steven Vitória (FC Porto), João Pedro (FC Porto), Antunes (SC Freamunde), Paulo Renato (Sporting Clube de Portugal), Mano (CF Os Belenenses).
Midfielders: Nuno Coelho (FC Porto), Bruno Gama (FC Porto), Zezinando (Sporting Clube de Portugal), Feliciano Condesso (Southampton FC), Bruno Pereirinha (Sporting Clube de Portugal).
Forwards: Hélder Barbosa (FC Porto), David Caiado (Sporting Clube de Portugal), Diogo Tavares (Sporting Clube de Portugal), Paulo Ferreira (Leixões SC).
