Portugal overcame an early injury blow to Cristiano Ronaldo, to beat hosts France and win the 2016 European Championship.
Ronaldo lasted only 25 minutes of the game in Saint-Denis, before he succumbed to injury and was replaced by Ricardo Quaresma.
Although Didier Deschamps men controlled most of the match, they
failed to score in 90 minutes, with goalkeeper Rui Patricio in inspired
form.
The sucker punch came in the 109th minute, as another Portugal substitute smashed in the ball from long range.
For Ronaldo and his team, it is sweet revenge, after they lost the
2004 final on home soil to Greece. This is also their first major title.
When Wales play Belgium on Friday, fans on Anglesey will be
praying a repeat performance of their team's triumph over Northern
Ireland
The organisers of North Wales’ first Euro 2016
fanzone have emphasised the event’s family-friendly ethos after being
inundated with requests to attend from across the region.
On Monday it was revealed that Mona Showground on Anglesey will host the event to coincide with Wales’ Euro 2016 quarter final clash with Belgium on Friday night .
But less than 24 hours after the announcement was made, organisers were bombarded with enquiries from as far afield as Rhyl.
The capacity for the fanzone will be capped at around 1,500, so the
organisers want to to emphasise its aim is to give families a venue to
enjoy one of Wales’ biggest games in years.
Heidi Williams, one
of the event’s organisers, said: “The event has been designed purely for
families to have an opportunity to enjoy the experience and atmosphere
of watching our country play in the quarter-finals.
“We want
everyone to enjoy have to but stress that this event has been created
for families, with pre-match activities such as a bouncy castle, quad
bikes and face painting.”
Supporters in Cardiff fanzone watching the Wales v Northern Ireland
She went on to say: “We look forward to hosting an enjoyable event
but request everybody’s assistance to ensure that the children have a
memorable experience.
“The event will close straight after the
match. Refreshments will be available on the night but we request that
people do not bring their own alcohol.”
A designated disabled parking area will be available for blue badge
holders with general entry costing £5 per adult (17 and over) with
children 16 and under free of charge.
Sponsors are also being sought, with any profits donated to local charities.
Doors will open at 6pm and events will come to a close following the match.
For more details, contact Mona Showground on 01407 720072.
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