Portugal Always Sure Can Champion

Portugal Always Sure Can Champion

Portugal Always Sure Can Champion - Portugal began to be ruled out after the pace of faltering in the group phase. But they themselves called've always been confident with the chance to win. Portugal, with the quality of the squad and the big names Cristiano Ronaldo, one of the favorites at the European Cup in 2016. However unconvincing performances in the group phase that they kept ruled out.

One group with Hungary, Iceland and Austria, the team made the Fernando Santos only managed to finish third after winning three consecutive draws. Though they initially believed could win the group. Since then they are deemed no longer a candidate for the champion. Especially in the last 16 and quarter-finals, the results of which are picked not improved.

Their hard-earned 1-0 win over Croatia in the last 16, through an additional round after appearing depressed almost throughout the match. In the quarterfinals, Portugal qualified after winning on penalties in a match that ended 1-1 in 120 minutes, where they left earlier.

Practically new in the semifinals, which Portugal won with a convincing 2-0 over Wales. In the final at the Stade de France, on Monday (06/11/2016) pm dawn earlier, Ronaldo et al. back it took over 90 minutes to win 1-0, in a match where France more threatening.

However, Santos reiterated always confident with the quality skuatnya.

"I've always said that we are a team. I have never hidden my mind, I always say to my players what is on my mind," said Santos in the official UEFA website.

"I've always said to them that we had a great talent, but we need to fight over our opponents, ran over them, and more focus on them."

"We have an amazing group. They've always been convinced by what I said, that we can win this championship," he added.