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Saturday, June 7, 2008

Portugal 2-0 Turkey


Portugal 2-0 Turkey







A Portugal supporter makes his voice heard at Stade de Geneve before his team's encounter with Turkey





Portugal's dangerman Cristiano Ronaldo is shadowed by Hakan Balta during a promising opening for the Portuguese



Chelsea defender Ricardo Carvalho is called into action for his national side - heading clear while under pressure from Turkey's Mevlut Erdinc



Ronaldo provides a threat during the action-packed opening half but neither side is able to break the deadlock in the goaless first half



The physical encounter sees a number of players battered and bruised with Servet Cetin on the end of Ronaldo's solid challenge





The 2004 finalists Portugal take the lead in the 61st minute as Pepe exchanges passes Nuno Gomes before forcing the ball home




The Brazilian-born defender's goal sparks wild celebrations amongst the Portuguese team and thousands of supporters in the stands




Portugal wrap up the 2-0 win in injury time as Jose Meireles slots the ball into an empty net after a fine flowing move

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