Portugal beats Netherlands to reach Euro quarterfinals
KHARKIV, Jun. 17, 2012 (AMP) — Poland Ukraine 2012 : Portugal defeated the Netherlands by a score of 2-1 (halftime: 1-1), in a Euro group stage game on Sunday night. Portugal advance to the Quarterfinals. Netherlands is eliminated.
Fixtures and Results : Group B
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Overview
Portugal at the Euro
- 6 appearances (first in 1984)
- 14 participations in the qualifications (first in 1960)
- Statistics: Runners-up (2004)
Netherlands at the Euro
- 1 title (1988)
- 9 appearances (first in 1976)
- 13 participations in the qualifications (first in 1964)
- Statistics: Champions (1988) Third Place (1976)
Portugal
2:1
Netherlands
2:1 (1:1)
- 17 June 2012
- 21:45
- Kharkiv
Group B
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Germany | 9 |
| Portugal | 6 |
 Denmark | 3 |
| Netherlands | 0 |
Matches
Euro History
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