Portugal defeated France 1-0 in final to become the champion of Euro Cup. The Stadey de France of Paris hosted this final match. Both the teams played well. During normal times, no team could score the goal while both the teams attacked the goals of its opponent side several times unsuccessfully. Later, extra half hour was given.
The first half of extra time remained goal-less but Portugal scored a decisive goal in the 2nd half. A French player hit the ball in the 19th minute of 2nd half that was stopped and passed by the 8th no player of Portugal to no 9 player who scored the goal from 25 m away. It was the 109th minute of the match. The goal proved decisive. In Portuguese football history, it is considered as the best goal.
Portuguese captain Ronaldo left the field in the first half of the match due to injury. After end of the match, the victory was celebrated by Portuguese fans while experts considered France favorite for this final match.
