Germany vs Portugal UEFA Nations League Semi-Final Recap: Ronaldo's Decisive Goal Sends Portugal to Final
Portugal defeated Germany 2-1 in the UEFA Nations League semi-final held in Munich, with Cristiano Ronaldo scoring the winning goal in the 68th minute. Ronaldo, making his 220th international appearance, tapped in a pass from Nuno Mendes to secure Portugal's place in the final against either France or Spain. Portugal's victory was marked by a strong second-half performance, where they had 13 shots compared to Germany's two, overturning a 1-0 deficit after Florian Wirtz's opening goal for Germany. Wirtz's goal, scored from a lofted ball by Joshua Kimmich, was controversial as Portugal believed a foul was committed during the play. Portugal's substitute Francisco Conceicao scored the equalizer in the 63rd minute, curling a shot past goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen. The match was delayed due to hail storms and saw key performances from Ronaldo and Portugal's team, with Portugal now aiming for their second Nations League title. The final will be played on June 8 in Munich, with Portugal set to face either France or Spain. The match was characterized by tactical adjustments, with Germany's coach Julian Nagelsmann considering changes to their formation and lineup, while Portugal's coach Roberto MartÃnez expressed confidence in his team's resilience and ability to challenge the hosts. This victory marks Portugal's first win over Germany in a competitive match since Euro 2000, and Ronaldo's goal further cements his legacy as one of the greatest footballers of all time.
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