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.
