Cristiano Ronaldo show finally arrives at Euro 2008 after scoring one of the goals and then setting up another as Portugal beat the Czech Republic 3-1.
Portugal took the lead on eight minutes after Deco prodded the ball past Petr Cech. Portugal's lead didn't last long as the Czech Republic equalised when Libor Sionko headed in from a corner on 17 minutes.
The teams went in level at half-time and it is was hard to separate the teams, but in the second half Ronaldo came to life and finally lit up Euro 2008. Ronaldo restored Portugal's lead on 63 minutes clipping in a low shot from inside the box. Portugal extended the lead further when Ronaldo used his pace to break and squared the ball for Quaresma who slid the ball into the empty net.
Portugal victory meant they qualified for the quarter-finals as Turkey had already beat Switzerland in the match before. I predict Portugal will be at the finals and may even win it, if luck goes their way.
Will Luiz Felipe 'Phil' Scolari be affected after he was named as the new Chelsea boss? I don't think so as the man isn't easily distracted and will want to bow out of the international stage in style.
Result
Czech Republic 1-3 Portugal
The UEFA Euro 2008 finally kicked off yesterday (07/06/2008) and the Czech Republic beat hosts Switzerland in the opening match of UEFA Euro 2008, courtesy of a goal scored by substitute Vaclav Sverkos.
Even more bad news for Switzerland is that their influential captain Alexander Frei has been sidelined for the rest of Euro 2008 after injuring his knee in the opening game as he limped off in tears. Alexander Frei is an important player as he's the one who scores Switzerland's goals and without him the Swiss will struggle.
Result
Switzerland 0-1 Czech Republic