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Euro 2020: Germany stun holders Portugal 4-2

Revive hopes of reaching last 16, leave reigning champs in danger of crashing out



Germany's Serge Gnabry, second right, celebrates with this teammates after scoring his side's second goal during the Euro 2020 championship Group F match against Portugal at the football arena stadium in Munich.
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Munich: Germany defeated Portugal 4-2 in Group F at Euro 2020 today to revive their hopes of reaching the last 16 and leave the reigning champions in danger of crashing out.

Cristiano Ronaldo put Portugal ahead in Munich but own goals from Ruben Dias and Raphael Guerreiro gave Germany the advantage before Kai Havertz and Robin Gosens struck in the second half to make it 4-1.

Germany's Antonio Ruediger, left, challenges Portugal's Bernardo Silva during the Euro 2020 soccer championship group F match between Portugal and Germany at the football arena stadium in Munich, Saturday, June 19, 2021. (Christof Stache/Pool via AP)
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Diogo Jota pulled a goal back for Portugal, who are level on three points with Germany and a point behind leaders France. Portugal face France in their final game while Germany take on bottom side Hungary.

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