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#1 Portugal versus the Netherlands, UEFA Euro 2012
Cristiano Ronaldo struggled in the first two games of 2012 Euro, which compromised Portugal's chances of advancing to the quarterfinals. In the first game against Germany, CR7 did not have their best game, and his team fell 1-0.
In the second matchday against Denmark, Ronaldo had another disappointing outing, primarily because he wasn't composed in front of goal and missed a couple of chances he usually puts away with ease.
Portugal were able to beat Denmark 3-2 with a late goal from Silvestre Varela.
Matchday three presented Portugal a chance to go into the quarterfinals; they needed a good result against the Netherlands to go through.
The Netherlands National team did not play well in the first two games but had a chance to advance with a combination of results, the main one, a victory over Ronaldo's Portugal.
The Dutch took an early lead thanks to a great goal from Rafael van der Vaart, and all eyes were on Cristiano, and the football legend showed his capability.
Ronaldo had another brilliant performance in the quarterfinals against the Czech Republic and scored a header to send Portugal into the semifinals. Unluckily, Ronaldo's run in the 2012 UEFA Euro was snapped by Spain in the semifinals after the penalty shootout.
