[Live] Euro 2016 Final: Portugal wins Euro 2016

(Baonghean.vn) - Despite losing Ronaldo early in the match, Portugal still played resiliently to defeat France 1-0 in the second extra time and become the kings of European football for the first time.

Portugal beat France for the first time in 40 years and won Euro 2016

Eder solo scored the only goal

From the left wing, Eder dribbled into the middle and unleashed a powerful shot. Goalkeeper Lloris stretched his body but still could not reach the ball.

(press ctrl + F5 if the signal stops)

EXPECTED LINEUP

+ France: Lloris; Sagna, Koscielny, Umtiti, Evra; Pogba, Matuidi; Sissoko, Griezmann, Payet; Giroud.

+ Portugal: Rui Patricio; Cédric, Pepe, Fonte, Guerreiro; William Carvalho, Adrien, João Mário, Renato Sanches; Nani, Ronaldo.

HEAD-TO-HEAD HISTORY (Portugal has not beaten France for 41 years)

In the 9-decade history of the two teams' confrontation, France has the upper hand with 18 wins, 1 draw and only 5 losses after 24 encounters. Notably, France has won all 10 recent encounters with Portugal. The last time Portugal beat France was 41 years ago, in a friendly match on April 26, 1975 (Portugal won 2-0).

Coach Didier Deschamps (France National Team):“The plan to stop Ronaldo, no one can do that. What is necessary is to isolate and limit Ronaldo's influence. We believe we will make history because the whole of France is waiting for victory.”

Coach Fernando Santos (Portugal National Team):“Playing the final against the hosts is certainly the biggest challenge for Portugal. But we believe in our chances. Portugal knows France’s weaknesses and we will take full advantage.”

NOTEWORTHY STATISTICS

- France is currently ranked 17th in the FIFA rankings, while Portugal is ranked 8th.

- The 2-0 victory over Wales in the EURO 2016 semi-finals was the first time Portugal won the match at this tournament.

- Portugal have played the most matches at the Euro finals, 34 matches. However, they have never won the championship.

- In the last two major tournaments as hosts, France won both (Euro 1984 and World Cup 1998).

- France is the team with the most goals at EURO 2016 with 13 goals. This is also the best achievement in the history of EURO finals of France.

- Ronaldo has scored 9 goals in EURO finals, equal to Platini's achievement.

- Griezmann has scored 6 goals in the tournament, this is the best achievement of a French player since EURO 1984.

Lam Tung - Le Hung