Moutinho magic seals Portugal progress

Even though Denmark did manage to keep Ronaldo at bay and unable to score throughout the whole game, it would be AS Monaco midfielder João Moutinho striking the decisive blow in the second half and sending Portugal to France next summer by advancing on the top of the standings in Group I.

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Nani, under criticism for his underwhelming performances throughout qualifying, showed great athleticism to head a chipped pass from Moutinho onto the crossbar from the edge of the penalty area.

Cristiano Ronaldo forced Kasper Schmeichel into an early save and Nicklas Bendtner blasted an excellent chance over the bar for Denmark. Under new coach Fernando Santos, the Portuguese won their following six Group I games.

A late flurry of action ensued with Rui Patricio denying both Poulsen and Agger in quick succession, and a Ronaldo shot from a tight angle that was parried away by Schmeichel, but Portugal ultimately secured another 1-0 victory, a record breaking 6th straight win in Euro 2016 qualifying.

It was a sixth successive group victory for Portugal since losing to Albania.

The first meeting between these countries in Belgrade last October was awarded as a 3-0 forfeit to Albania, after the initial decision to give Serbia the win was overturned. Portugal were tipped favorites at 1.75 to win this game, as you could have seen by visiting www.gamblingsites.com and picking one of the many available bookmakers that are listed there.

Portugal take on struggling Serbia on Sunday having already booked their place at Euro 2016. Albania have a hard working team with more team work than individual brilliance the reason behind their success, with a very strong defence Albania will line up not to lose this one as I think they along with me realise that Denmark are unlikely to beat Portugal and a point would move Albania close to the automatic spot.