João Cancelo
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Logs two crosses, two blocks
Cancelo registered two crosses (zero accurate) and two clearances in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Colombia.
Analysis: Cancelo registered two crosses, two blocks and one interception across his 45 minutes in Saturday's 0-0 draw with Colombia before being replaced at halftime by Diogo Dalot as coach Roberto Martinez made his tactical adjustments for the second period. His ability to contribute in both directions gives Portugal a technically versatile option at right-back, though his replacement at halftime suggests the coaching staff felt a different approach was needed to unlock the Colombian block and that Dalot could offer more going forward against Croatia.
Five crosses in draw
Cancelo generated five crosses (one accurate) and two tackles in Wednesday's 1-1 draw against DR Congo.
Analysis: Cancelo had a second-half goal ruled out for offside in Portugal's 1-1 draw with DR Congo, volleying into the net in the 54th minute after Joao Neves controlled the ball and picked him out inside the area. He was also active in the first half, advancing down the right and sending a low cross toward Cristiano Ronaldo in the 28th minute as Portugal looked to build on its early lead. Cancelo's attacking involvement gave Portugal width and urgency, but the final product was not enough to break down DR Congo after halftime. Cancelo ended the game with five crosses (one accurate), two tackles, one interception and four clearances and will look to contribute more in the second game against Uzbekistan on June 23.
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