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Euro 2020: Germany thump Portugal with thrilling 4-2 win to resurrect hopes

After Cristiano Ronaldo claimed his 107th international goal, leaving him two short of Ali Daei's all-time record, to give Portugal an early lead, the Germans roared back with four unanswered goals. German pressure forced own goals by Ruben Dias and Raphael Guerreiro to put the hosts 2-1 up at half-time. 

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Germany`s forward Kai Havertz (C) scores their third goal during the UEFA EURO 2020 Group F football match between Portugal and Germany at Allianz Arena in Munich. Pic/AFP

Germany`s forward Kai Havertz (C) scores their third goal during the UEFA EURO 2020 Group F football match between Portugal and Germany at Allianz Arena in Munich. Pic/AFP

Germany got their Euro 2020 campaign back on track -- and blew Group F wide open -- with a 4-2 romp against Portugal in Munich on Saturday. France's 1-1 draw with Hungary earlier in Budapest and Germany's win mean there is all to play for in Wednesday's final group games when the Germans host Hungary and the French meet holders Portugal. After Cristiano Ronaldo claimed his 107th international goal, leaving him two short of Ali Daei's all-time record, to give Portugal an early lead, the Germans roared back with four unanswered goals. German pressure forced own goals by Ruben Dias and Raphael Guerreiro to put the hosts 2-1 up at half-time. 

A Kai Havertz goal underlined Germany's dominance before left-back Robin Gosens capped his man-of-the-match display by heading in Germany's fourth goal to add to his two assists. Portugal hit back when Diogo Jota tapped in Ronaldo's hooked volley to make it 4-2 with 23 minutes left. Germany continued their domination of Portugal, who they have now beaten five consecutive times at World Cup or European Championship finals since Euro 2000. Germany created a huge amount of chances compared to Tuesday's 1-0 defeat by France, while Portugal lacked the composure of their 3-0 win over Hungary the same day. 

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