Summary

  • Portugal through to Euro 2016 final

  • France or Germany await on Sunday in Paris

  • Ronaldo heads in powerfully from corner

  • Nani pokes in from skewed Ronaldo shot

  1. Postpublished at 21:54 British Summer Time 6 July 2016

    PORTUGAL BEAT WALES TO REACH THE FINAL

    It is a semi-final that will disappoint Wales fans and players for years to come. They never really laid a glove on Portugal, who just did enough. The suspicion before the game was that Portugal's know-how and nous would prove to be the difference, and that's how it unfolded.

    This is not a great Portugal team, by any stretch. But they are in the final and will now face either hosts France or World Champions Germany. 

  2. 'Can you believe it?'published at 21:52 British Summer Time 6 July 2016

    Portugal 2-0 Wales

    Kevin Ratcliffe
    Former Wales captain on BBC Radio 5 live

    Wales' players will be disappointed, but to get to a semi-final? Wales? Can you believe that?

    Cristiano Ronaldo consoles Gareth BaleImage source, EPA
  3. Postpublished at 21:52 British Summer Time 6 July 2016

    PORTUGAL BEAT WALES TO REACH THE FINAL

    The Wales fans are still all in position, all singing in formation too. Superb. Absolutely superb.

    The Wales players look humbled by it. All to a man applauding the crowd. 

    Gareth Bale clapsImage source, PA
  4. 'Au revoir'published at 21:51 British Summer Time 6 July 2016

    Portugal 2-0 Wales

    Rob Phillips
    BBC Wales Football Correspondent on 5 live

    Wales' epic journey has come to an end but what an adventure it's been. It’s a kiss on both cheeks to France, Wales are bowing out. Au revoir, it’s been a delight.

  5. Postpublished at 21:51 British Summer Time 6 July 2016

    PORTUGAL BEAT WALES TO REACH THE FINAL

    The Portuguese players are in a circle jumping up and down, except for Cristiano Ronaldo who is in conference with his Real Madrid team-mate Gareth Bale.

    It looks to be an earnest and frank exchange, with a long hug and handshake to end it.

  6. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 21:50 British Summer Time 6 July 2016

    #bbceuro2016

    Richard: Nothing but pride for my country and our players. See you in September for the World Cup campaign.

  7. PORTUGAL BEAT WALES TO REACH THE FINALpublished at 21:50 British Summer Time 6 July 2016
    Breaking

    Hugs and kisses all round, Chris Coleman shakes the hands of his entire staff as Cristiano Ronaldo looks to the skies.

    Cristiano Ronaldo celebratesImage source, Reuters
  8. FULL-TIMEpublished at 21:49 British Summer Time 6 July 2016

    Portugal 2-0 Wales

    It's all over!

  9. 'Ronaldo has been sensational'published at 21:49 British Summer Time 6 July 2016

    Portugal 2-0 Wales

    Danny Murphy
    Former England midfielder for BBC Match of the Day

    Ronaldo has been sensational tonight. I've never seen him work so hard for the team. And when it mattered he came up with the magic moment.

  10. Postpublished at 90+3 mins

    Portugal 2-0 Wales

    Cristiano Ronaldo into the wall...

  11. Postpublished at 90+1 min

    Portugal 2-0 Wales

    Portugal have four on two, they waste it though. Joe Allen charges into sub Ricardo Quaresma, Allen will be walking here - but referee Jonas Eriksson decides not to show a second yellow!

  12. Postpublished at 89 mins

    Portugal 2-0 Wales

    Gareth Bale, Cristiano RonaldoImage source, AP

    It's all over. Surely.

    Portugal win a corner as the Welsh national anthem is sung out loud and proud.

    Going home, but with a case full of memories, a van full of dreams and a wallet empty of Euros. 

  13. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 21:45 British Summer Time 6 July 2016

    #bbceuro2016

    porschehead: Can't help feeling that both Germany and France could eat both of these teams. Portugal flatter to deceive.

  14. YELLOW CARDpublished at 88 mins

    Portugal 2-0 Wales

    Gareth Bale is in the book as he catches Cedric Soares with a high boot, a kick in the face as the full-back charged in to clear. No complaints. 

  15. 'Just short'published at 21:43 British Summer Time 6 July 2016

    Portugal 2-0 Wales

    Kevin Ratcliffe
    Former Wales captain on BBC Radio 5 live

    Aaron Ramsey's suspension killed us hasn't it? Wales just haven't produced a performance. They're throwing everything at it but it hasn't been good enough tonight. They've just fallen short.

  16. Postpublished at 87 mins

    Portugal 2-0 Wales

    'WALES! WALES! WALES!'

    That's the soundtrack to the last few minutes in Lyon. All huff, all puff. 

    No houses blowing down. 

  17. Postpublished at 21:42 British Summer Time 6 July 2016

    Portugal 2-0 Wales

    John Hartson
    Ex-Wales striker on BBC Radio 5 live

    Big chance for a player of Ronaldo's quality, he just took it too wide with his touch.

  18. CLOSE!published at 86 mins

    Portugal 2-0 Wales

    One pass sends Cristiano Ronaldo away on goal, is this the killer third?

    Wayne Hennessey does well to stand him up and not foul him, and Ronaldo hits the side netting!

  19. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 21:41 British Summer Time 6 July 2016

    #bbceuro2016

    Dave Wood: If nothing else, Wales will have bragging rights over England for at least the next two years.

    Jamu Njagi: Come on Bale. You can do it without Ramsey. You used to do it alone at Spurs.

    Gary Cook: 2-0 or 10-0 doesn't matter just push everyone up and go for it. 

    Will they Dave?

  20. Tough call?published at 21:41 British Summer Time 6 July 2016

    Portugal 2-0 Wales

    Danny Murphy
    Former England midfielder for BBC Match of the Day

    On Portugal forward Nani's decision to join Valencia and not Stoke...

    The thing is, I've been to Valencia and I've been to Stoke. I'm with Nani.