Portugal, fielding an under-strengthened side, began brightly when Quaresma’s cross was header over the bar by Postiga. The Swiss responded with a half-chance that fell to Behrami, but Ricardo gathered the shot easily. Portugal came within a whisker of taking the lead when Nani’s low free-kick was deflected by Pepe, but a brilliant reaction save from Zuberbuehler pushed the ball on the bar. The action flowed as Ricardo tipped over Inler’s 25-yard screamer, before the Portuguese stopper palmed away Yakin’s header from a corner. After the break Nani should have scored when poor defending allowed the winger through on goal, but his shot struck the post. Quaresma saw his shot saved by Zuberbuehler. Against the run of play the hosts broke the deadlock, lovely interplay set up Yakin with the simple job of putting the ball between the legs of Ricardo. Hakan Yakin sealed the win from the spot.

Tags : Uefa Euro 2008 Tournament, euro2008, uero2008

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