Euro 2008: Czech Republic edged Switzerland 1-0 and Portugal effectively wins Turkey 2-0 (Video)

June 8th, 2008

The opening Ceremony was short and boring, hoping that the first match of the championship would show some talent and excitement, but it didn’t. The first match was also boring, I know that Czech Republic scored a goal through Sverkos, but even that I knew from watching the match highlights. I preferred to play PES 2008 on PS2 with friends rather than watch this match

But the second match had it all, it was great match with explosive talents from both sides, although Portugal had most of the control of the field and most of the shots on target. But Turkey also had some really dangerous attempts on the goal.

Cristiano Ronaldo was trying his best to score, not caring much if his team actually wins or loses, he looked focused on scoring himself and he did shoot some shots he could have passed to players near the goal.

Pepe scored a canceled goal in first half, he was offside, but then on the second half he was able to score a very nice goal.  The substitute Raul Meireles scored the second goal by the end of second half.

Here are the Highlights and Goals:

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