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Czech Republic Vs Portugal

Portugal won the match 3-1, with a good performance from Deco to pull them through. Deco started the scoring with a simple tap in after a fumble by Czech. Ronaldo had driven himself into the box and started rounding the keeper but Czech stopped him, and fumbled into the path of Deco, wh slotted in the early goal. 

Minutes later, the Czech republic tied thegame from a set piece, and the game stayed at 1-1 into the half.

In the second half, Ronaldo found some of his skills and was able to smack in a goal from just outside the box, with a stellar finish.

This was a much better performance from both sides, compared to their first games. The Czech Republic did look a lot better with Milan Baros on the field, rather than the aging Koller.

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Portugal Vs Turkey

Portugal stamped their authority in Group A with a win against Turkey on the opening day. However, i was not too impressed by their play and it was evident to me that Portugal does have some defensive areas of weakness that could be exploited.

Both teams had their chances in the first half, and neither took them. Ronaldo’s free kick late in the half was parried away by a finger nail which was definately going to go in had it not taken that deflection.

Knowing Scolarri’s tactics, i was expecting a one nothing game, and it appeared to go that route when Pepe scored from close range after a quick one-two move. Excellent goal. There were a few chances where Turkey could have equalised, but it didnt happen and Meireles scored late in stoppage time to seal the victory.

Good win for Portugal, confidence boosting. But I’m still waiting for Ronaldo to show me that he is the best player on the planet.