Scolari makes four changes for Portugal

Portugal coach Luiz Felipe Scolari wielded the axe as his side went into their life-or-death Group A clash with Russia at the Estadio da Luz.

Scolari makes four changes for Portugal
Wed, 16 Jun, 2004 - 20:19

Portugal coach Luiz Felipe Scolari wielded the axe as his side went into their life-or-death Group A clash with Russia at the Estadio da Luz.

Defenders Paulo Ferreira, Fernando Couto and Rui Jorge all made way after the shock 2-1 defeat by Greece, with Miguel, Nuno Valente and Ricardo Carvalho drafted in at the back.

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