Portugal wins the title with 6 draws in 7 matches; third-team in group creates a miracle to claim the crown
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According to Phoenix Sports, at 3 a.m. on July 11th, Beijing time, the highly anticipated final of the 2016 European Championship took place; Portugal defeated France 1-0 and won the championship for the first time in its history. To be able to win the championship, Portugal’s journey can be considered a miracle – in the group stage they finished only in third place and barely made it through. In 7 matches, Portugal drew 6 of them in 90 minutes. Before the Euro, no one gave Portugal any chances; aside from Ronaldo, it was an average team. Compared to Germany, France, and Spain, Portugal seems less glamorous; even when compared to Belgium, Portugal has a more modest character. In the group stage, Portugal’s performance was also questioned; they drew all 3 of their matches and managed to advance only as the third-best team in their group.
Before the Euro, no one gave Portugal any chances; aside from Ronaldo, it was an average team. Compared to Germany, France, and Spain, Portugal seems less glamorous; even when compared to Belgium, Portugal has a more modest character. In the group stage, Portugal’s performance was also questioned; they drew all 3 of their matches and managed to advance only as the third-best team in their group. In the knockout stage, their performance was also inconsistent. In the quarterfinals, Portugal scored a last-minute goal in extra time to defeat Croatia ； In the quarterfinals, Portugal and Poland fought it out to a penalty shootout, with Portugal advancing narrowly 6-4 ； In the semifinals, Portugal performed excellently, defeating Wales 2-0. In today’s final, with Ronaldo injured, Portugal fought to victory in extra time against France. Over the regular 90 minutes of those 7 matches, Portugal’s record was 1 win and 6 draws. It was amidst constant doubts that Portugal ultimately won the European Championship. Against all odds, the Portuguese created a miracle and won the European Championship for the first time in their history.
Portugal’s path to victory in 7 matches: Group stage: Portugal 1-1 Iceland; Group stage: Portugal 0-0 Austria; Group stage: Portugal 3-3 Hungary. Round of 16: Portugal 1-0 Croatia after extra time. Quarter-finals: Portugal 1-1 (5-3 on penalties) Poland. Semi-finals: Portugal 2-0 Wales. Final: Portugal 1-0 France after extra time
Although the Portuguese team drew three matches in a row, they played better as the games progressed! Winning the championship in the end was only natural! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- http://www.zktb7.com/wudu/1411.html
Haha, I guessed right.....