Conceicao scores late winner for Portugal against Czech Republic
Provod curler had put Czech Republic ahead before Hranac own goal made it 1-1
Portugal forward Ronaldo appearing at record sixth European Championship
Pepe also becomes oldest player in Euros history aged 41
FT: Portugal 2-1 Czech Republic
What an opening week it has been at Euro 2024. Great goals, exciting games, a few upsets and plenty of drama.
Round two of the group stage begins tomorrow, including hosts Germany returning to action and Scotland looking to put their disastrous opening day behind them.
We'll bring you every kick on our live coverage, so see you then.
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Alan Shearer
Former England striker on BBC One
On semi-automated offside..
It works well and it's a lot better.
Diogo Jota appeared to have won the game shortly before Francisco Conceicao did - only for Cristiano Ronaldo to be judged narrowly offside.
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Gary Rose
BBC Sport in Leipzig
Francisco Conceicao scored a late winner as Portugal fought back from a goal down to beat Czech Republic in their Euro 2024 opener in Leipzig.
Roberto Martinez’s side are one of the tournament favourites after winning every game during qualifying, but they left it late to see off their dogged opponents.
The Czech Republic had spent much of the game defending in their own half but stunned Portugal when Lukas Provod's whipped second-half strike flew into the far corner.
But their hopes of victory were dashed soon after as goalkeeper Jindrich Stanek parried Nuno Mendes' header and the ball bounced off Robin Hranac and into the back of his own net.
Diogo Jota had a goal ruled out for offside late on, but Portugal were celebrating in stoppage time when Conceicao struck.
The goal ensured Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo marked his appearance at a record sixth European Championship with a memorable win.
You can read the full story from Leipzig by clicking on the Report tab at the top of this page.
Highlights: Portugal 2-1 Czech Republic
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We return to three games a day tomorrow. Thank goodness, I was completely lost at 2pm today.
Here's the schedule...
Croatia v Albania (14:00) - Live text on BBC Sport website and radio coverage of BBC 5 Live
Germany v Hungary (17:00) - TV coverage on BBC One, live text on BBC Sport website and radio coverage on BBC 5 Live
Scotland v Switzerland (20:00) - TV coverage on BBC One, live text on BBC Sport website and radio coverage on BBC 5 Live
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So we’ve now seen all 24 teams in the tournament. Germany, Spain, Romania, Switzerland most impressive so far.
Nick, Stalybridge
Now that would be a semi-final line-up.
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Cesc Fabregas
Former Spain midfielder on BBC One
Spain with a very young team, new generation playing against a good Croatia team. I don't think we expected a performance like that. We were very impressed and I don't know whether that's a good thing or a bad thing because now the country expects.
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Frank Lampard
Former Chelsea player and manager on BBC One
Germany, the home nation, have impressed me the most. Toni Kroos, the biggest brain, set up how they play. They really impressed me.
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We've now seen all 24 teams at Euro 2024 in action once.
So, who has impressed you the most? Our pundits have had their say...
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Should rename them Poor-tugal. Massively overrated.
Lee, London
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Portugal completed 368 passes in the first half of this match, their most in a single half of football at the European Championship finals on record (since 1980).
Midfielder Vitinha made 20 line-breaking passes, with only Germany’s Toni Kroos (30 versus Scotland) making more across the first round of group stage games at Euro 2024.
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Francisco Conceicao scored just 111 seconds after coming off the bench. Now that's what you call an impact sub, making his competitive international debut.
Conceicao is the first Portugal player to score as a substitute at the European Championship finals since Eder in the 2016 final against France.
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Alan Shearer
Former England striker on BBC One
Sometimes Portugal were in good positions, but they were just looking for Cristiano Ronaldo, and there was better options on.
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Cesc Fabregas
Former Spain midfielder on BBC One
Whatever you do, if Ronaldo plays well or the team plays well. He always finds a chance. He takes care of himself to another level. He needs just one little moment of space to create a chance. His overall play has been much better than the last couple of years. He's always in front of the defender, he is unique.
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While his younger team mates - with help from the opposition - dug Portugal out, Cristiano Ronaldo drew a blank tonight.
The closest he came in the second half was this free-kick...
Ronaldo's free kick effort is comfortably stopped
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Alan Shearer
Former England striker on BBC One
On Francisco Conceicao's substitution...
You are sent on to change the game and to do something. You have to make an impact as a sub.
But, again the key to the game was crosses and that is what has won them the game tonight - it was constant.
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Not the prettiest goal we've seen at these Euros, but potentially one of the most important.
The celebration was great too.
Francisco Conceicao scores a late winning goal for Portugal
As it stands, Turkey are top of Group F after beating Georgia earlier.
They and Portugal are in good shape to quality, while Czech Republic and Georgia still have much to do.
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Alan Shearer
Former England striker on BBC One
Jindrich Stanek made a couple of errors.
I don't think he looked comfortable which is understandable because the conditions were horrific. Stanek has got to catch it, but instead he pushed it back into Robin Hranac.
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Losing despite dominating with 20 minutes to play, Portugal needed a helping hand - or knee.
They got it from Robin Hranac and Jindrich Stanek.
Hranac own goal levels the score
FT: Portugal 2-1 Czech Republic
Alan Shearer
Former England striker on BBC One
Portugal were pushed all the way.
The squad they have, if it is not going as expected they have big game players on the bench who can change things.
They have had to work hard for it as Czech Republic defended really well and the key thing for Portugal was the number of balls and crosses they put into the box.
They are a work in progress and they will get better.
Roberto Martinez will not be bothered that they have been pushed all the way.
Highlights: Portugal 2-1 Czech Republic
Francisco Conceicao scored a late winner as Portugal fought back from a goal down to beat Czech Republic in their Euro 2024 opener in Leipzig.
Roberto Martinez’s side are one of the tournament favourites after winning every game during qualifying, but they left it late to see off their dogged opponents.
The Czech Republic had spent much of the game defending in their own half but stunned Portugal when Lukas Provod's whipped second-half strike flew into the far corner.
But their hopes of victory were dashed soon after as goalkeeper Jindrich Stanek parried Nuno Mendes' header and the ball bounced off Robin Hranac and into the back of his own net.
Diogo Jota had a goal ruled out for offside late on, but Portugal were celebrating in stoppage time when Conceicao struck.
The goal ensured Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo marked his appearance at a record sixth European Championship with a memorable win.
Francisco Conceicao scores a late winning goal for Portugal
Portugal had been in good form heading into this tournament and optimism among their sizeable following in Leipzig was high that they could add to their 2016 European Championship win.
That confidence looked well placed as they dominated from the outset of this game, keeping the Czech Republic pegged back.
However, they struggled to turn good build-up play into chances and the few they managed were well dealt with by goalkeeper Stanek.
Ronaldo was the focal point of Portugal's attack and, while his contribution in general play was limited, he did have two of his side's best chances in the first half but was denied both times by the Czech keeper.
When he sent a trademark free-kick tamely at Stanek in the second-half before he was ruled offside when Jota turned in his cross late on, it looked like it wasn't going to be his or Portugal's night.
But they showed the sort of determination their fans believe will take them far in Germany to take the three points deep in stoppage time.
In what is proving a growing theme of this tournament, it was another young star who delivered the winning moment as 21-year-old substitute Conceicao slammed home from close range.
Provod gives Czech Republic the lead against Portugal
The Czech Republic, who reached the final of Euro 1996, were the clear underdogs going into this game.
Yet under Ivan Hasek they had been in good form, having gone unbeaten in the lead up to the Euros following his appointment in January.
This was almost the perfect display from them against a tournament favourite, defending strongly and frustrating their opponents before snatching the lead.
They will be disappointed that they were unable to hold on for what would have been a big point, but this will give them encouragement going into their remaining Group F games against Turkey and Georgia.
After the opportunity to rate players has closed, the score displayed represents the average from all the submissions by BBC Sport users.
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| 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 3 |
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| 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
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| 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 0 |
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| 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | -4 | 0 |
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| 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
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| 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
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| 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 0 |
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| 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | -3 | 0 |
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| 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
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| 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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| 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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| 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
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| 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
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| 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
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| 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 0 |
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| 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
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| 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
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| 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
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| 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
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| 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | -3 | 0 |
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| 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 0 |
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| 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 0 |
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| 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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| 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 0 |
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| 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 0 |
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| 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 0 |
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| 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
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| 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 0 |
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Manager: Roberto Martínez
Formation: 3 - 4 - 3
Manager: Ivan Hasek
Formation: 3 - 1 - 4 - 2
Manager: Roberto Martínez
Formation: 3 - 4 - 3
Manager: Ivan Hasek
Formation: 3 - 1 - 4 - 2
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This will be the fourth meeting between Portugal and Czechia at the UEFA EURO since 1996 – only Italy and Spain have met on more occasions over that period (5, with a 6th upcoming at EURO 2024). Czechia won their first encounter in 1996 (1-0) whilst Portugal were victorious in the last two (3-1 in 2008, 1-0 in 2012).
Portugal have won each of their last four matches in all competitions against Czechia (10 goals for, 1 against), keeping a clean sheet in each of the last three.
Portugal are the only team to reach the knockout stages of the UEFA EURO at each of the last seven editions, a run stretching back to the 1996 tournament. In fact, Portugal have always progressed from the group stages at the European Championship (8/8).
Portugal were the only team to win 100% of their games in the EURO 2024 qualifying campaign (10/10). They also scored more goals than any other team (36) while attaining the best defensive record (2 goals conceded in 10 games).
Czechia are taking part in their 11th UEFA European Championship (Czechoslovakia included), including their eighth in a row, which is an uninterrupted streak since 1996; only Germany (14) and France (9) are currently on longer runs.
Czechoslovakia lifted the trophy in 1976, one of only two occasions that a EURO final has been decided on penalties (2-2 a.e.t. vs West Germany, 5-3 pens). As Czechia, they were also involved in the first EURO final to be decided by a golden goal (1-2 vs Germany, Euro 1996).
Since their first participation as Czechia in 1996, they have alternated between reaching the knockout phase and elimination in the group stages of the UEFA EURO (finalist in 1996, GS in 2000, semi-finalist in 2004, GS in 2008, quarter-finalist in 2012, GS in 2016, quarter-finalist in 2020).
Only two of Czechia’s last 24 matches at the UEFA EURO have ended in a draw (W10 L12), both of these coming against Croatia (2-2 in the 2016 group stages, 1-1 in the 2020 group stages).
Cristiano Ronaldo holds the record for most games (25), most goals (14), joint-most assists on record (6 – since 1972) and most editions with at least one goal (5) at the UEFA EURO. The Portuguese international is also the European player with the most appearances at major tournaments, World Cup and EURO combined (47).
Since 1972, Cristiano Ronaldo has scored/assisted twice as many goals as any other player at the UEFA EURO: 20 in total (14 goals, 6 assists). Michel Platini is second on 10 (9 goals, 1 assist).
This will be Roberto Martínez’s fourth major international tournament as head coach, but his first with Portugal. He led Belgium to third place at the 2018 FIFA World Cup and quarter finals at EURO 2020, before being knocked out in the group stages of the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
Patrik Schick scored five of Czechia’s six goals at UEFA EURO 2020. He was only the second Czech player to be sole or joint-top scorer at a UEFA EURO tournament after Milan Baros at the 2004 edition (5 goals).
