Saturday, June 25, 2016

Portugal beats Croatia 1-0 at European Championship (The Associated Press)

Portugal's Ricardo Quaresma celebrates after scoring a goal past Croatia goalkeeper Danijel Subasic, right, during the Euro 2016 round of 16 soccer match between Croatia and Portugal at the Bollaert stadium in Lens, France, Saturday, June 25, 2016. (AP Photo/Geert Vanden Wijngaert)

Substitute Ricardo Quaresma scored in the 117th minute to help Portugal beat Croatia 1-0 on Saturday and advance to the European Championship quarterfinals. Portugal settled a poor game with its only serious attack, when Cristiano Ronaldo's one shot all match was parried by goalkeeper Danijel Subasic across the goalmouth in the second half of extra time. Quaresma stooped to head the ball into an unguarded net from close range.


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