Czech Republic 0-1 Portugal highlights "We played very well and then hit the post two times. We are confident and we are mature, so we are ready for the fight." - Portugal forward Ronaldo looks forward to the semi-final "We really prepared hard to cope with him [Ronaldo], but he is a player of the…

Czech Republic and Portugal go head-to-head on Thursday in the first Euro 2012 quarter-final, with Group A’s winners and Group B’s runners-up playing for a place in the last four. Czech Republic’s progression through to this stage is all the more surprising given the side’s 4-1 opening day defeat to Russia, where they looked lacklustre.…

The final eight sides to compete in the Euro 2012 quarter-finals have been decided after four tight qualifying groups all went down to the last day to elect the progressing sides. Four eagerly-anticipated quarters will be played from Thursday through to Sunday, with the competition's real movers and shakers starting to make themselves known. Here…

Czech Republic and Portugal meet in the first of the Euro 2012 quarter-finals, as both sides look to build on victories in their last games and head towards the semi-finals. Czech Republic have come back from an opening day defeat to Russia in solid fashion, beating both Greece and Poland to make the last eight…

The final day of Group A saw Russia take on Greece and Poland face Czech Republic, with all four sides still in contention to qualify for the quarter-finals. However, Saturday threw up a number of upsets, as Greece and Czech Republic progressed at the expense of Russia and Poland. High hopes were pinned on Russia…

In the first of four definitive days of Euro 2012 group football, the quarter-finalists will be decided. On Saturday Group A comes to a finale, with Greece taking on Russia and Poland entertaining Czech Republic. Greece vs Russia Greece were solid and uncompromising in qualifying, and have certainly shown a determination and dogged approach in…

In the final round of fixtures Group A's qualifying teams are set to be decided, with Czech Republic and Poland squaring up on Saturday. Czech Republic have their destiny in their own hands, and if they beat Poland this weekend they are assured of qualifying for the latter stages of the tournament. Michal Bilek's men…

Czechs back in the mix as group leaders draw The Czech Republic, playing just 60 miles from their own border in Wroclaw, overcame Greece 2-1 to move into second spot in Group A on Tuesday night, whilst leaders Russia were pegged back by Poland. It took just three minutes for the Czechs to start putting…

All Euro 2012 teams have now played one match each, and as such Tuesday sees the second round of fixtures commence, starting with Group A once more. Greece take on Czech Republic in the first match, before Poland and Russia lock horns later. Greece vs Czech Republic Greece will take heart from the manner of…

The second round of Euro 2012 fixtures kicks off on Tuesday, as Greece and Czech Republic go head-to-head in Group A. Greece fought back valiantly against Poland in their first game, and after going 1-0 down and being reduced to ten men, they regrouped to salvage a point through a Dimitris Salpigidis goal. The substitute…

Russians seize advantage in Group A opener Russia stormed to the top of Group A with an emphatic 4-1 win over the Czech Republic in Wroclaw as Euro 2012 finally got under way. The Group A favourites had lost their last three Euro openers but Dick Advocaat’s men now look well-placed to progress. The Czechs…

Euro 2012: Russia 4-1 Czech Republic highlights Venue: Municipal Stadium Wroclaw, Wroclaw Date: Friday, 8 June Pat Nevin,BBC Radio 5 live "Russia are my new favourite team. A joy to watch. It's all about skill, and the attitude was great from all. I was a little disappointed by the Czech Republic, though it is the…