Portugal Beat France 1-0 To Win Maiden European Championship Title

July 11, 2016 03:29

Portugal Beat France 1-0 To Win Maiden European Championship Title

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After a month glorious football Paris got ready for the Euro 2016 final between France and Portugal at Stade de France (All images courtesy UEFA Euro 2016/Twitter and AFP)

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As always, Portugal captain was the key man for the team who reached their second Euro final

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Meanwhile it was Antoine Griezmann who had starred for France so far in the continental tournament

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Portugal goalkeeper Rui Patricio made quite a few number of saves against an attacking France

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Griezmann got close to scoring several times in the first half but was halted by Patricio

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Portugal received a massive jolt when their star Ronaldo was taken off the field due to an injury

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This happened after Ronaldo had an altercation with France's Dimitri Payet

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France had a few number of chances in the second half with a Ronaldo-less Portugal but they failed to convert their opportunities

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Despite attempts from both sides the match headed for extra-time

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The first half of extra-time also went goal-less with neither side converting their chances

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But it was substitute Eder in the 109th minute to stunned the home crowd with a lovely strike which gave Portugal the 1-0 lead

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Portugal had to wait only a few more minutes before the final whistle, crowning themselves European Champions for the maiden time

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Ronaldo finally has done what his rival Lionel Messi hasn't been able to do i.e. win a major football title with his country

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