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Germany 1 Portugal 0

Saturday 9 June 2012 22:45, UK

  1. Mario Gomez scores Germany's only goal in a 1-0 win over Portugal after a tightly fought match in Lviv.
    Image: Mario Gomez scores Germany's only goal in a 1-0 win over Portugal after a tightly fought match in Lviv.
  2. German fans pile into Arena Lviv in huge numbers ahead of Germany vs Portugal, creating an intimidating atmosphere inside the tournament's smallest stadium
    Image: German fans pile into Arena Lviv in huge numbers ahead of Germany vs Portugal, creating an intimidating atmosphere inside the tournament's smallest stadium
  3. The fans are treated to an opening ceremony ahead of the game to mark the first night of the European Championships in Ukraine.
    Image: The fans are treated to an opening ceremony ahead of the game to mark the first night of the European Championships in Ukraine.
  4. As night settles over the stadium Germany kick-off one of the most anticipated games of the group stages.
    Image: As night settles over the stadium Germany kick-off one of the most anticipated games of the group stages.
  5. Germany are off to a quick start, as Jerome Boateng's cross finds Mario Gomez who heads well, but is denied by a fine Rui Patricio save.
    Image: Germany are off to a quick start, as Jerome Boateng's cross finds Mario Gomez who heads well, but is denied by a fine Rui Patricio save.
  6. Mesut Ozil is the focus of Germany's play, and the Real Madrid man bursts forwards, almost creating a 1 on 1 situation.
    Image: Mesut Ozil is the focus of Germany's play, and the Real Madrid man bursts forwards, almost creating a 1 on 1 situation.
  7. Portugese full backs Fabio Coentrao and Jao Perreira push forwards frequently to join the attack, but both sides have struggled to create chances early on.
    Image: Portugese full backs Fabio Coentrao and Jao Perreira push forwards frequently to join the attack, but both sides have struggled to create chances early on.
  8. Manuel Neuer rushes out of to meet a short back pass and is caught late by Helder Postiga. Neuer's reaction is theatrical but Postiga deserves his booking.
    Image: Manuel Neuer rushes out of to meet a short back pass and is caught late by Helder Postiga. Neuer's reaction is theatrical but Postiga deserves his booking.
  9. Portugal's talismanic captain Cristiano Ronaldo pulls off a couple of stepovers before firing a dangerous ball across the box forcing Badstuber to clear.
    Image: Portugal's talismanic captain Cristiano Ronaldo pulls off a couple of stepovers before firing a dangerous ball across the box forcing Badstuber to clear.
  10. Sami Khedira is caught by Raul Meireles, but manages to slip through Gomez who scores. However the referee has already blown for the free-kick.
    Image: Sami Khedira is caught by Raul Meireles, but manages to slip through Gomez who scores. However the referee has already blown for the free-kick.
  11. Pepe controls the ball from a corner and strikes towards goal, but the ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces off the line and out.
    Image: Pepe controls the ball from a corner and strikes towards goal, but the ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces off the line and out.
  12. The referee blows for half-time with neither side looking particularly threatening in front of goal. 0-0 at half-time.
    Image: The referee blows for half-time with neither side looking particularly threatening in front of goal. 0-0 at half-time.
  13. The second half gets under way and immediately Germany surge forwards. Lucas Podolskis sees his shot blocked by a flying Raul Meireles challenge.
    Image: The second half gets under way and immediately Germany surge forwards. Lucas Podolskis sees his shot blocked by a flying Raul Meireles challenge.
  14. Portugal have started to get a grip on the game in the second half and have asked plenty of questions of the German backline.
    Image: Portugal have started to get a grip on the game in the second half and have asked plenty of questions of the German backline.
  15. As the Portugese continued to press the ball fell to their main man Ronaldo, but he was given no time to get his shot off as Boateng timed his tackle well.
    Image: As the Portugese continued to press the ball fell to their main man Ronaldo, but he was given no time to get his shot off as Boateng timed his tackle well.
  16. Germany come straight back at Portugal though, and Khedira delivers a deflected cross. Mario Gomez rises and powers the ball into the net.
    Image: Germany come straight back at Portugal though, and Khedira delivers a deflected cross. Mario Gomez rises and powers the ball into the net.
  17. After having a quiet game for the most part Gomez has arrived when it matters most, giving Germany a vital 1-0 lead.
    Image: After having a quiet game for the most part Gomez has arrived when it matters most, giving Germany a vital 1-0 lead.
  18. Portugal have stepped it up since going behind, with Cristiano Ronaldo in particular looking a threat. He fires off a shot from distance that tests Neuer.
    Image: Portugal have stepped it up since going behind, with Cristiano Ronaldo in particular looking a threat. He fires off a shot from distance that tests Neuer.
  19. Clever work from Nelson Oliveira allows him to pick out fellow sub Varela free in the box. Neuer pulls off a superb block to deny Portugal an equaliser.
    Image: Clever work from Nelson Oliveira allows him to pick out fellow sub Varela free in the box. Neuer pulls off a superb block to deny Portugal an equaliser.
  20. The referee blows for full time and Germany have withstood Portugal's late onslaught to claim three points and top spot in group B.
    Image: The referee blows for full time and Germany have withstood Portugal's late onslaught to claim three points and top spot in group B.

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