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Euro 2016: Portugal beats Wales 2-0

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07-07-2016 10:52 BJT

In the Euro 2016, Portugal were facing Wales for a place in the Final. This one was billed as a battle of Real Madrid superstars Cristiano Ronaldo for Portugal and Gareth Bale for Wales. And it would be one of the men that plays in the Spanish capital that would be the difference.

LYON, July 7, 2016 (Xinhua) -- Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal (L) vies with Ashley Williams of Wales during the Euro 2016 semifinal match between Portugal and Wales in Lyon, France, July 6, 2016. (Xinhua/Tao Xiyi)

LYON, July 7, 2016 (Xinhua) -- Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal (L) vies with Ashley Williams of Wales during the Euro 2016 semifinal match between Portugal and Wales in Lyon, France, July 6, 2016. (Xinhua/Tao Xiyi)

Bale is dangerous in the first half, but it is CR-7 who erupts early in the second period, as he gives Portugal the lead with a towering header.

Ronaldo, who is the first player to play in three Euro semi-finals, equals Michel Platini's record of nine Euros goals.

Just three minutes later, his shot is diverted past Wayne Hennessy in the Wales goal, by former Manchester United team-mate Nani.

2-0 is how it ends. Portugal will now face either France of Germany, in Sunday's Final at the Stade de France in Paris.

"We made it. We won the game. Although we didn't perform well at the start of the tournament, we managed to go all the way. Wales also played well during the game, but for us, our dream is there. We must win. I hope we are happy with the tournament. I always say we should win and fulfill Portugal's dream. I tried very hard during the competition. It's teamwork which led to our success," said Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal forward.

"I feel very proud for our country. We are a great team and it was a great game. I am very happy. Now we are one game away from the final victory. We are very satisfied with what we have done so far. I can't express myself right now, although the tournament is not over, but we have to enjoy this victory," said Nani Portugal winger.

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