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Euro 2016: Cristiano Ronaldo shows 'real' class to take Portugal to final

Coverage of Portugal versus Wales.

Reported By:| Edited By: Argha Bhattacharya |Source: DNA webdesk |Updated: Sep 30, 2017, 07:19 AM IST

Cristiano Ronaldo

Portugal reach Euro 2016 final courtesy goals from Cristiano Ronaldo and Nani.

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07 Jul 2016

02:30 AM

It's all over. Portugal beat Wales 2-0 to reach the summit clash.

02:26 AM

90+2' Ronaldo's free-kick blocked by the wall

02:24 AM

Three minutes added

02:14 AM

79' SAVED! Bale's powerful shot from distance is parried away by Patricio

02:13 AM

77' SAVED! Danilo takes a shot on Wales goal which is half stopped by the goal-keeper but he manages to stop it from going beyond the goal-line

02:11 AM

76' Bales takes a volley from long range but it's straight into the hands of Patricio

02:07 AM

Renato Sanchez's shot flies over the bar

02:52 AM

70' Fonte's header is saved by Wales goal-keeper

02:01 AM

Ronaldo free kick #PORWAL #EURO2016 pic.twitter.com/MReB7VkrT4
— B. E. N .D .E .R (@BENDER7000) July 6, 2016

01:59 AM

Nani doubles the lead! #POR 2 - 0 #WAL #EURO2016 #PORWAL pic.twitter.com/M1AyWbst5U
— Madridista (@DeadlyCristiano) July 6, 2016

01:56 AM

#Portugal 1-0 #Wales - Cristiano #Ronaldo #Goal HD - #PORWAL #CR7
Join us : https://t.co/JbyAMMy3Xq pic.twitter.com/QPR0IxeIDD
— Worldpronos France (@WorldPronosFR) July 6, 2016

01:54 AM

Portugal 2-0 Wales

53' GOOOOOAAAAL! Nani scores. Ronaldo goes for goal and his shot is deflected past the Wales goalkeeper by Nani

01:50 AM

Portugal 1-0 Wales

50' GOOOOOOOAAAAAL! Ronaldo scores. Raphael Guerreiro provides the perfect assist from the left and Ronaldo out-jumps others in the box and heads home. Will this strike take him and Portugal to the final?

01:23 AM

Portugal 0-0 Wales

It's half time

01:22 AM

44' Ronaldo's header is just wide

01:18 AM

#Uefa must be terribly upset – but these two guys got a good story to tell to their grandchildren #euro2016 #PORWAL pic.twitter.com/Xq3Lc0F6Wq
— Samuel Waldis (@samswald) July 6, 2016

01:15 AM

37' A ball was drilled in the box for Portuguese forwards but Wales defenders clear

01:10 AM

32' Andre Silva's shot is wide

01:07 AM

29' Cedric's shot is way over the bar

01:05 AM

Supreme pre-match photo bombing from this cheeky scamp! #PORWAL #EURO2016 pic.twitter.com/c5lBbBvKtj
— UEFA EURO 2016 (@UEFAEURO) July 6, 2016

01:03 AM

24' Robson-Kanu crosses to King and his header is deflected for a corner

01:00 AM

22' Bale take the ball from the centre line and shoots on goal but Patricio saves

12:57 AM

18' Bale's shot flies over the bar

12:54 AM

15' Joa Mario shoots across the face of the goal

12:48 AM

9' Ronaldo was in good position to make a mark in the box but the Welsh defenders averted danger

12:46 AM

#PORWAL - what an atmosphere! #EURO2016 pic.twitter.com/lq2Mz0iEQd
— UEFA EURO 2016 (@UEFAEURO) July 6, 2016

12:45 AM

6' Bale tries to cross in the box but his shot is blocked

12:41 AM

2' Ronaldo brought down outside the box but no free kick awarded

12:34 AM

At 18, Renato Sanches is the youngest player left at #EURO2016. Will he inspire #POR again? #PORWAL pic.twitter.com/GY1wOC4lGX
— UEFA EURO 2016 (@UEFAEURO) July 6, 2016

12:33 AM

All eyes on two special players in Lyon tonight. Which galactico will come out on top? #PORWAL #EURO2016 pic.twitter.com/UZARJPCWmB
— UEFA EURO 2016 (@UEFAEURO) July 6, 2016

Portugal goalkeeper Rui Patrício is unbeaten in his last 12 competitive games. #PORWAL #EURO2016 pic.twitter.com/xKVQAFPMd7
— UEFA EURO 2016 (@UEFAEURO) July 6, 2016

Six weeks ago? Together in the #UCLfinal.
Tonight? Head-to-head in the #EURO2016 semi-finals...
Ronaldo or Bale? pic.twitter.com/NGQRxB2xQ6
— UEFA EURO 2016 (@UEFAEURO) July 6, 2016

Four #EURO2016 goals between them. Who comes out on top?

Player rankings: https://t.co/vychFFrSqp pic.twitter.com/PkWys6bEs0
— UEFA EURO 2016 (@UEFAEURO) July 6, 2016