C Ronaldo and Pepe joyous after the goal
Portuguese fans celebrating the goal
New Chelsea signing Jose Bosingwa has been doubtful in the run in to Euro 2008 with a muscle strain but he has declared himself fit to play. Cristiano Ronaldo has also been seen training with an ice pack strapped to his ankle this week but he should be in the starting line up tomorrow against Turkey.
Turkey's Hamit Altintop has raised cause for concern. He himself has declared himself fit to play tomorrow against Portugal but his club Bayern Munich say that he is struggling with a muscle strain.
Turkey and Portugal have met each other on 6 previous occasions. Turkey have won only once and Portugal have came out on top 5 times. Portugal have also won all 4 of the competitive matches that the two countries have featured in.
Nuno Gomes has the chance to be included alongside Jurgen Klinsman and Vladimir Smicer in the group of players to score in 3 different European Championships. Turkey Goalkeeper Rustu Recber will be Turkey's only player at this years Euro 2008 who already has experience of playing in the European Championships.
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