Portugal achieved a historic milestone by defeating Italy 4-0 in the final of the under-18 women's football tournament at the Mediterranean Games held in Taranto. The Portuguese team thus won the Gold Medal, an unprecedented result for the country in this competition.
Player Rita Oliveira was the main protagonist of the match, scoring two goals, completing a "brace" that helped secure the rout over the Italians. The Portuguese team's performance was dominant throughout the entire game.
This gold represents the first title won by Portugal in under-18 women's football at the Mediterranean Games, marking a historic moment for Portuguese women's football. The expressive 4-0 victory demonstrates the superiority of the Portuguese national team throughout the entire final.