Portugal advanced to the Semi-Finals of the ongoing Euro 2016 holding in France after defeating stubborn Poland 5-3 on penalties.
The two teams played out a 1 vs 1 draw after 120 minutes of Football. Polish striker Robert Lewandowski had opened the scoring very early on at half time with a tap in finish from close range but Portuguese 18 year old Bayern Munich new wonderkid Renato Sanchez leveled the score before half time.
Cristiano Ronaldo had two clear cut chances to have finished off the game but bottled it which resulting in a penalty shootout. Ronaldo first kick for his country while Lewandowski did same.
The next four penalties were converted by both sides, before Blaszczykowski's missed from 12 yards leaving Quaresma to place the ball in the net and carry Portugal to the semi-final where they will meet either Wales or Belgium.
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