This is what champions are made of! Portugal, from being best losers have fought to achieve European glory after an Eder goal ensured Portugal beat host Nation, France to win Euro 2016.
Portugal
started the match with same 4-4-2 formation, with C. Ronaldo
and Nani upfront but it wasn't long until Ronaldo was stretched off
after sustaining a serious knee injury.
France
in the first half were the better team and played more expansive football
with Sissokho the main star in the first half but to Portugal's credit
and Rui Patricio's heroics, ended the first half 0-0.
Portugal
started the second half with Nani as captain and Quaresma replacing the
already injured Ronaldo and grew in confidence but efforts from both
sets of teams was not enough as both teams ended the second half still
level 0-0.
Pulsating moments as Extra time started.
Ronaldo,
showed so much exemplary leadership qualities and came to the touch
line to spur and inspire his teammates to apply more pressure on the
French defence.
By this time Portugal was beginning to feel
that they had the game for the taking and scored through substitute Eder
in the second half of extra time.
IT'S OVER!
Portugal beat France 1-0 and are the champions of Europe! Such
contrasting emotions from the two sides. Tears from both, but for many
different reasons. Cristiano Ronaldo's sadness has turned to joy, while
many of the France players look inconsolable as they sit dejected on the
turf.
Ronaldo has now entered into Football immortality.
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