Portugal may have been unspectacular winners of an unspectacular Euro 2016 – they won only one game in 90 minutes. But this tough, resilie...
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Portugal may have been unspectacular winners of an unspectacular Euro 2016 – they won only one game in 90 minutes.
But this tough, resilient, organised team under coach Santos were justified in the wild celebrations that took place in front of their fans at Stade de France after the trophy presentation.They finished third in their group, edged out of second place by Iceland’s last-minute winner against Austria, a result that led to England’s downfall in the last 16.
Portugal saw off the talented Croatia in extra time in the last 16, beat Poland on penalties in the quarter-finals and then ended the great Wales adventure with a 2-0 win in the semi-finals.
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| Portugal Stunned France to Lift Euro 2016 |
Every quality that kept them in contention – but never earned the plaudits – was on show here as they inflicted on France what Greece had inflicted on them at Euro 2004.
With goalkeeper Rui Patricio heroic and defenders Pepe and Jose Fonte outstanding, they frustrated France, growing in threat and strength as a largely tedious final ran on.
This was the greatest moment in Portugal’s football history and the celebrations were worthy of the occasion.
The final in numbers
35: Portugal have won their first European Championship after 35 games at the tournament.
10: They are the 10th different nation to be European champions.
6: Eder is the sixth substitute to score in a European Championship final, along with Oliver Bierhoff, Sylvain Wiltord, David Trezeguet, Juan Mata and Fernando Torres.
3: Portugal become the first team in European Championship history to go to extra time three times in the same tournament.
80: They took until the 80th minute to register a shot on target, the longest wait for a team in a European Championship final. - BBC Sport
35: Portugal have won their first European Championship after 35 games at the tournament.
10: They are the 10th different nation to be European champions.
6: Eder is the sixth substitute to score in a European Championship final, along with Oliver Bierhoff, Sylvain Wiltord, David Trezeguet, Juan Mata and Fernando Torres.
3: Portugal become the first team in European Championship history to go to extra time three times in the same tournament.
80: They took until the 80th minute to register a shot on target, the longest wait for a team in a European Championship final. - BBC Sport
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