Euro 2012: Portugal defeats Czech Republic, into semis
Portugal defeated Czech Republic 1-0 to move into the semi finals of the Euro 2012. Cristiano Ronaldo scored for Portugal in the 79th minute. Petr Cech tried hard but in vain as the Czechs were knocked out.
Portugal defeated Czech Republic in the first quarter final, 1-0. Riding high on a Cristiano Ronaldo goal, Portugal beat the Czechs quite convincingly in the end, despite the scoreline. (AFP Photo)
It was Portugal all the way in the first half as Cristiano Ronaldo looked in blistering form. He came close a few times but was denied a goal. (AFP Photo)
Portugal received a heavy blow when forward and in-form Helder Postiga clutched his hamstring. He had to be substituted in the first half. Hugo Almeida replaced Postiga. (AFP Photo)
Cristiano Ronaldo's patience and constant bombardment finally paid off when he scored in the 79th minute to send Portugal fans into a frenzy. (AFP Photo)
