Spain beat Portugal on penalties to defend title in Euro 2012 Final

The match Wednesday night between the defending champion Spain and Portugal was nothing but exciting, hair raising and a treat to watch.

Jubilation in the Spanish camp after their penalties finished win over Portugal that takes them to defend title in the Euro final on Sunday [Phot BBC]

While many thought that Spain will simply prevail upon the Portugese were proved wrong as Portugal put up a stiff resistance and did not let the Spaniard score any goal in the two halves. The match finished 0-0 after extra time and took the decision to the penalties - something reminding the England vs Italy quarterfinal.

It was finally the Barcelona midfielder Cesc Fabregas who struck the winning penalty to take his team to 4-2 win over the Portugese.

The defending champions have won nine knowckout matches at major tournaments without conceding a goal. But credit should be given to Portugal who stood to their feet and put up a formidable resistance against the World and Euro champions, which is something many were not expecing.

Portugal's Ronaldo did make concerted efforts to take his team to final, but it was lady luck that prevented him the honour. 

As for Fabregas, it may be recalled that it was he, who had scored the winning penalty in the Euro 2008 quarter-final win over Italy. And last night he was the one who took his team to defend the title in the final of Euro 2012 being played on July 1 at Olympic Stadium, Kiev, against either Germany or Italy who clash Thursday evening for a final decider.

Read details: BBC Sport / Football

Wimbledon Day-1: Roger Federer vs Ramos - Free Live Streaming Monday 25 June

The first match of the First Round on the No.1 Court of the All England Club, London is being played between third seeded Swiss Roger Federer and 43rd seed Spaniard Albert Ramos-Vinolas on 25 June 2012, Monday.

Unable to make history at ATP Halle to win the title for the sixth time, Roger Federer is now eyeing to win the Wimbledon for the seventh time. He also has his sights set high of defeating Djokovic and Nadal, who have been reining the tennis world with him sidelined for long now.

Although he is in good shape, but has lost twice in the last ten matches at French Open and Halle at the hands of Djokovic and Haas. Losing on grass of Halle may be a big set back as it was supposed to be a conditioning event from switching over from red clay to green grass.

Ramos, the left handed player has lost six of his last ten matches, five on clay and last one on grass at ATP Eastbourne (GBR) at the hands of F. Fognini 7-6(2) 6-7(3) 6-2.

Federer reamins the hot favourite for first match of the First Round and hopes to sail through to the finals.

The match is scheduled for Monday 25 June 2012 on the Court-1 at 15:00 GMT.

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