Portugal entered the field led by team captain, Cristiano Ronaldo.

The game began very tentatively by both clubs, but 12 minutes into the game, Ronaldo makes a great pass to Manchester United teammate, Nani, who makes a fantastic pass to Hugo Almeida.  Almeida, however, fails to connect with the pass.

17 minutes in, Sweden has their first  real scoring opportunity of the game, but the ball is headed over the net.  Eight minutes later, Sweden has another great scoring chance, but the ball flies over the net once again.

32 minutes into the game, Cristiano Ronaldo makes a beautiful pass to Almeida.  Almeida´s shot is saved by the Swedish goaltender.  One minute later, Hugo Almeida returns the favor and sets up Ronaldo just outside Sweden´s goal, but Ronaldo´s shot flies over the net. Three minutes later, Portugal comes close yet again, however the ball is deflected out by the Swedish defense.

39 minute mark, Sweden has a fantastic scoring opportunity, but the ball is headed wide of the net.

First half ends in a 0-0 draw.

51 minutes into the game, Moutinho strikes a hard shot from outside the box, but the ball flies just wide of the Swedish goal.  Three minutes later, Cristiano Ronaldo makes a great short pass inside the Swedish box to Paulo Ferreira.  Ferreira appears to be kicked in the chest area by a Swedish defender.  The apparent Penalty is not called by the Italian referee.

64 minutes in, Hugo Almeida is replaced by Ricardo Quaresma.

77 minute mark, Portugal goalkeeper, Quim, makes a great save.  Three minutes later, Quaresma receives yellow card.

82 minutes in, Portugal once again comes close inside the Swedish box, the short pass is deflected out by the Swedish defense.

85 minutes in, Danny comes in for Nani.

89 minutes in, Ricardo Quaresma shoots, but his shot flies over the net.

The game ends in a 0-0 draw.

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