Euro 2012: Team of the Night- Portugal

If anyone thought Portugal aren’t going far in this competition, they were mistaken. In one moment against Germany, they were outplayed, caught out of position and lost by one nil. In the second game, they were lucky enough to score a winner from their respective substitute, Silvestre Varela. Nothing special yet.

And when it came to the final game in the group stages as well as their “win or go home” game, someone named as Cristiano Ronaldo made his name on the scoreboard twice and the mighty (not so mighty in this tournament) Dutch were beaten without winning a single game. Poor Netherlands.

The Portuguese’s number 7 show continued last night. An outstanding diving header against Czech Republic ensured them to get one step closer to become the winner of Euro 2012.

In the first twenty five minutes, Cristiano wasn’t able to make any impact. The fun started when Cristiano had a chance to score an overhead kick in the 33rd minute, which went wide. First warning to the Czech. And four minutes before halftime, he hits the post with a sexy turn and shot. Unlucky.

From what I’ve seen in the first half, Gebre Selassie who was given the task to guard Cristiano did well. Made some excellent clearance as well as good defending. No idea why Ronaldo didn’t test him with his speedy runs. I’m not sure if Gebre Selassie would’ve been able to catch up. But pity him, Cristiano’s header came from his lapse at the second half.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s men were even much better in the second half and fully dominated the Czech, not even giving the Czechs a chance to shoot the ball. Even Rui Patricio was caught on camera dozing off, wasn’t he? Haha, of course not. Just joking.

Yes, the world has finally noticed Portugal’s potential. We all know how dangerous Ronaldo is in the air and last night’s diving header, surely wasn’t his first time. But did anyone know where Gebre Sellasie was when Cristiano jumped and headed the ball? The defender’s erroneous marking showed us that even a single lapse can be lethal. Plus the Czechs were playing without their skipper, Tomas Rosicky who was out with a knee injury which really hit them hard. Any counter attacking threat would be ineffective without him. Unlucky for them.

So that is it folks. My first piece in ten days. Hope you enjoy this one and take care. Cheers.

PS: LeBron James won an NBA tittle and got the Finals MVP, while Cristiano Ronaldo carried his nation to the Euro’s semifinal. “Haters gonna be hate” sure is a true quote.Written by Jason LeonardoFollow me on Twitter @jason040404Please like O-Posts on FacebookFollow the site on Twitter

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