#portugal-football

#portugal-football

Francisca "Kika" Nazareth has friends in high places, and the Portugal midfielder is hoping to call in a few favors on Friday. To reach a first-ever Women's European Championship quarterfinal, Portugal need to win against already eliminated Belgium, for world champions Spain to beat Italy, and for there to be a six-goal swing between Portugal and the Italians in the process.

Portugal were comfortably beaten during Thursday's opening encounter and were fortunate to escape Copenhagen with just a 1-0 defeat to their name.