Cristiano Ronaldo and Nani have led Portugal to a 2-0 win, for the very first time
on foreign soil.
Before the match the media headlines were dominated by talk of a Ronaldo and Bale rivalry, but Ronaldo, who matched Michel Platini's record of goals in Euro tournaments, dismissed talks of comparison between him and the Welshman with a goal and an assist.
Before the match the media headlines were dominated by talk of a Ronaldo and Bale rivalry, but Ronaldo, who matched Michel Platini's record of goals in Euro tournaments, dismissed talks of comparison between him and the Welshman with a goal and an assist.
Portugal started with
their preferred 4-4-2 formation starting Ronaldo and Nani as strikers, while
Wales, who have enjoyed a fairy-tale journey in the tournament so far, started
with Gareth Bale and Robson-Kanu in attack with Aaron Ramsey missing
through suspension.
Wales were probably
the happiest in the first half and looked a threat, but on the break it was
0-0.
The second half
started with no changes.Then the moment came, Joe Allen fouled
Adrian Silva 45 yards out and Ronaldo decided against shooting shot at goal.
But from the resulting corner, a goal ensued. GOOOOAAAAALLLL!!! 1-0 in
Portugal's favour. Ronaldo leaped highest and scored from the corner.
Minutes later, a
miscued shot from Ronaldo from 20 yards that seemed to be going off until NANI
stuck out a leg and diverted it past Wayne Hennessey.
Portugal rallied for
the win and with substitutions that included Moutinho and Quaresma played
out a 2-0 win over Wales.
This is Ronaldo's
61st international goal for his country and Portugal will play either France or
Germany in the final.
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