UEFA Euro 2008 | Day 1

Euro 2008 | Matchday 1: Portugal Vs Turkey Highlights

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Day 1 of Euro 2008 continues with the Group A clash between Portugal and Turkey. ortugal claim three points in their opening match, and the result is somewhat fair in the sense that the woodwork prevented them from three other goals during the 90 minutes. Turkey will need to regroup and find some better attacking options in their next two games. Fortunately, there is still plenty of time for Turkey to make a move in Group A.

Euro 2008 | Matchday 1: Switzerland Vs Czech Republic Highlights

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Euro 2008 kicks off with the Group A clash between Switzerland and the 2004 semi-finalists the Czech Republic. Having dominated for long periods, the Swiss were floored by Vaclav Sverkos's superbly taken but scarcely deserved late winner for the Czechs on Saturday evening.

The disappointing end to an evening that promised so much more was compounded for the co-hosts by the loss of captain and leading goalscorer Alexander Frei to an injury that ended his involvement in the tournament.

The Czech Republic claim their first three points of the tournament as Switzerland's chances of reaching the quarter finals have been reduced significantly with Portugal and Turkey still ahead. The Swiss were the stronger side today, but failed to take advantage.Switzerland have been left with a mountain to climb at Euro 2008 but head coach Jakob Kuhn insists his side can recover from a heartbreaking defeat to the Czech Republic in the tournament's opening match. source [www.soccerway.com]