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The second round of Group stage matches concludes with Portugal taking on Austria in Group F at the Parc des Princes on Saturday night. Both sides are looking for their first win in the tournament. The two sides have not met since a 1-1 draw in 1995.

Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo threw a temper tantrum following his side’s shock 1-1 draw with Iceland. The Real Madrid forward stormed off the field without shaking any opposition players’ hands before bad-mouthing his opponents in a post-match press conference.

Nani opened the scoring in the first half after poking in Andre Gomes’ cross, but for all their domination, Portugal couldn’t find a second goal. They were made to pay when a lapse in concentration lead to Bjarnason’s equaliser. One positive was the performance of midfielder Andre Gomes, who impressed with his passing and movement. 18-year-old Renato Sanches became Portugal’s youngest ever player at a major tournament after coming off the bench.

Austria were outplayed in their 2-0 defeat to Hungary, despite being classed as the group’s “dark horses”

Austria coach Marcel Koller was honest in his assessment of his side’s performance. “I’ve watched it again and it wasn’t our best game,” he told a press conference. “We had six or seven good chances, while Hungary had four and scored twice, and when you take your chances, it’s decisive.

“Our combination play also wasn’t good enough, which made it harder going forward, and for that reason we lost the game. Now what counts is standing up again, because we still have two games left. We have to clear our heads and get back on our feet so that we can be successful in the next game,” he added.

Both sides will be hoping for major improvements in the upcoming match. Austria will be without the suspended defender Aleksandar Dragovic after he his sending off against Hungary.

Match stats

Portugal are currently unbeaten in four matches against Austria (W1 D3). Their last meeting was back in October 1995 (1-1 in a Euro Qualifier) whilst Austria's last victory was in November 1979 (2-1 in Lisbon, Euro Qualifier).

Three of the last four meetings between these sides have ended in a 1-1 draw (1-0 Portugal in 1994); neither team has managed to score more than once during this time.

Austria have conceded exactly once to Portugal in each of their last five matches against them.

Portugal and Austria are playing each other in the finals of a major tournament for the very first time.

Austria registered a 9-1 win over Portugal in a World Cup qualifier in September 1953; they have never managed to score more in a single game (also 9-0 vs Malta 1977).

Cristiano Ronaldo will become Portugal's outright most capped player if he features in this match; he's currently level with Luis Figo (127).

Ronaldo has now had 34 direct free-kick shots in major tournaments for Portugal (World Cup and European Championships); he hasn't scored with any of them. He attempted 10 shots versus Iceland; four more than anybody else across the opening round of group games. However, only one of those efforts was on target.

Austria come into this game having lost three of their last four matches (including friendlies, W1 L3). That win came against Malta.

Portugal have only claimed one victory in their last five games (D3 L1) played at major tournaments (World Cup and European Championships).

Austria have never kept a clean sheet at the European Championships; conceding at least once each of their four games.

In fact, Austria have gone 13 games without a clean sheet at a major tournament, last keeping one against Algeria at the 1982 World Cup.

Portugal had 26 shots in their opening game; the most of any nation across the first round Euro 2016 matches.

None of Austria's last 28 shots at the European Championships have found the back of the net.

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Krasid:
Cristiano Ronaldo to score a brace and silence his doubters.4th ballon d'or loading...

Averted:
You wish..he will do no shit tonight except a penalty is given or someone sets up a tapin for him..

Averted:
You wish..he will do no shit tonight except a penalty is given or someone sets up a tapin for him..

mukina2:
the spirit of ramos is strong for hia

BeastAmbition:
Ronaldo's ( Cr7) Remains The Greatest Footballer Ever. Leading With 25 La Liga Hattricks Under 7 Seasons. 257 La Liga Goals Since 2009. 94 Champions League Goals.... Greates Of All Time. 1st Player To Score Over 30+ La Liga Goals In 6 Seasons In A Row. 1st Player To Score 50+ Goals In 6 Season In A Row. 1st Player To Win Golden Boots In Spain & England. 1st & Only Player That Won Ballon D'or In England & Spain. 1st Player To Win 4 Golden Boots In La Liga In A Row.... @# Greatest Ever!

IbnIslam:
GOAL 1 - 0 Kenya takes the lead GAME ON....... Really feeling this World Cup