Portugal beats England in shoot out to advance to Euro semifinals
LISBON, Jun. 24, 2004 (AMP) — Portugal 2004 : Portugal reached the semifinals of the 2004 UEFA Euro after defeating England 6-5 on penalties (after a 2-2 draw) on Thursday night.
Fixtures and Results : Second Stage
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Overview
Portugal at the Euro
- 4 appearances (first in 1984)
- 12 participations in the qualifications (first in 1960)
England at the Euro
- 7 appearances (first in 1968)
- 11 participations in the qualifications (first in 1964)
- Statistics: Third Place (1968)
Portugal
2:2
England
6:5 (penalties), 2:2 (a.e.t.), 1:1 (0:1)
- 24 June 2004
- 19:45
- Lisbon
Euro History
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