Portugal have won Euro 2016 after Eder's superb extra-time strike gave them a 1-0 victory over hosts France in Paris, despite Cristiano Ronaldo coming off injured in the first half. Former Swansea striker Eder, who came on as a late second-half replacement for Renato Sanches, struck low into the bottom corner past Hugo Lloris from 25 yards (109) to hand Portugal their first major tournament crown in dramatic fashion.
The sight of Portugal's captain Ronaldo in tears after being substituted with a knee injury after 25 minutes was undoubtedly the key moment from a tame first half, though the majority of half-chances fell to France.
In the second half, unmarked Antoine Griezmann's glancing header went just over the bar from close range, before substitute Andre-Pierre Gignac hit the post in stoppage time.
Portugal had the better chances in extra time, hitting the post through Raphael Guerreiro's free-kick before Eder's stunning winner, his first competitive international goal.
The victory also means Fernando Santos' side ended a 41-year winless streak against the French, which included the infamous 1984 European Championship semi-final defeat in Marseille.
France went unchanged from the 2-0 semi-final win against Germany on Thursday, while Pepe came back into the Portugal side for Bruno Alves, and William Carvalho replaced Danilo.
The sight of Portugal's captain Ronaldo in tears after being substituted with a knee injury after 25 minutes was undoubtedly the key moment from a tame first half, though the majority of half-chances fell to France.
In the second half, unmarked Antoine Griezmann's glancing header went just over the bar from close range, before substitute Andre-Pierre Gignac hit the post in stoppage time.
Portugal had the better chances in extra time, hitting the post through Raphael Guerreiro's free-kick before Eder's stunning winner, his first competitive international goal.
The victory also means Fernando Santos' side ended a 41-year winless streak against the French, which included the infamous 1984 European Championship semi-final defeat in Marseille.
France went unchanged from the 2-0 semi-final win against Germany on Thursday, while Pepe came back into the Portugal side for Bruno Alves, and William Carvalho replaced Danilo.
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