Portugal have become the first team to make the Euro 2012 semi-finals, after a 1-0 win over Czech Republic guaranteed their place in the last four.
In a cagey match a late Cristiano Ronaldo header was the difference between the teams in a relatively even encounter.
The Real Madrid superstar has admitted that it was a tough game against Michal Bilek’s men, and that his nation are looking forward to facing either France or Spain in the next round.
“We are happy for that and we know it’s going to be difficult in our next match but we are ready, we are confident, the team is very mature, so we are ready for the fight,” Sky Sports report Ronaldo as saying.
“I remember the last game (against Holland) when I also hit the post, so it happened again today.
“But the most important thing was that I scored and the team won. The side played very well and we are in the semi-finals, so we are very happy for that,” he revealed.
Meanwhile, Manchester United winger Nani is in confident mood after the victory.
“It was a very difficult game but we did very well. I think everyone was fantastic on the pitch, so we’re satisfied with the result.
“Now it’s going to be more difficult every game. But all the team are very confident and I am very confident in the next game and now we have to rest and prepare,” Nani stated.
By Gareth McKnight
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