Report by Rajarshi Ghosh
2012 Euro Cup Group B: Portugal 2-1 Netherlands
Monday, June 18, 2012 Report by Rajarshi Ghosh
A Cristiano Ronaldo-inspired Portugal beat the Netherlands 2-1 in Kharkiv, a result which sends the Dutch out of Euro 2012.
Rafael van der Vaart broke the deadlock early on with a sumptous curling strike from distance. However, Portugal improved after, and despite squandering a barrage of opportunities, Cristiano Ronaldo would equalise in the 28th minute after a fine assist from Joao Pereira.
With chances at both ends in a competitive second half, the Dutch would come unstuck at the speed of the Portuguese breaks, with Ronaldo sealing his double 16 minutes from time to send their opponents crashing to a humiliating exit.
Germany's win against Denmark means that Portugal finish second in Group B and face Czech Republic in the first quarter-final in Warsaw on Thursday.
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