Portugal beat Czech Republic thanks to Ronaldo and went on to semifinals

 

June 21, 2012

 

Portugal beat the Czech Republic with a goal by Cristiano Ronaldo (79 ‘) and became the first team to qualify for the semifinals of Euro 2012.

Lineups:

Portugal: Rui Patrício; Joao Pereira, Pepe, Bruno Alves, Fábio Coentrão; Miguel Veloso, Rául Meireles, Moutinho; Nani, Hélder Postiga, Cristiano Ronaldo. Coach: Paulo Bentos.

Czech Republic: Cech; Gebre Selassie, Sivok, Kadlec, Limbersky; Hübschman; Plasil, Kolar, Jiracek, Pilar; y Baros. DT: Michal Bilek.

Referee: Howard Webb (England).

Stadium: Warsaw.