Activity
Read the article and choose the correct conditional to complete the sentences
Portugal started the Euro Cup 2016 in Group F alongside newcomers Iceland, Austria and Hungary. All of Portugal's three matches ended in draws but the new format allowed them to qualify to the knockout stage as the third-best team.
Portugal beat Croatia 1–0 in the Round of 16 after a goal from Ricardo Quaresma in extra time. They defeated Poland 5–3 on penalties after a 1–1 draw in the quarter-finals to reach the semi-finals.
Portugal's beat Wales 2–0 to mark their first victory in regulation time in the tournament and reach the final in Saint-Denis. They went on to win 1–0 in the final against France, the host country, with Éder scoring the only goal in the 109th minute.
At the Euro 2016, Portugal won its first-ever major trophy. With the win, Portugal qualified and will make its first appearance in the FIFA Confederations Cup held the following year in Russia.
Portugal beat Croatia 1–0 in the Round of 16 after a goal from Ricardo Quaresma in extra time. They defeated Poland 5–3 on penalties after a 1–1 draw in the quarter-finals to reach the semi-finals.
Portugal's beat Wales 2–0 to mark their first victory in regulation time in the tournament and reach the final in Saint-Denis. They went on to win 1–0 in the final against France, the host country, with Éder scoring the only goal in the 109th minute.
At the Euro 2016, Portugal won its first-ever major trophy. With the win, Portugal qualified and will make its first appearance in the FIFA Confederations Cup held the following year in Russia.
Discussion
Practice your writing skills by discussing the questions below
- Did you follow the 2016 Euro Cup? Which was your favorite team?
- What is your favorite sport? Why?
- Who is your favorite sport team? Have you ever watched them play live?
- Which big sports event would you like to attend to? Why?
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