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Own Goals Seal Germany Victory Against Portugal

Two own goals have sealed Germany’s victory against Portugal in the ongoing Euro 2020.

Gatekeepers News reports that Germany have defeated Portugal 4-2, in the ongoing Euro 2020, courtesy of two own goals.

15 minutes into the match, Cristiano Ronaldo tapped in his 107th international goal and first score against Germany to launch the opener score of the six-goal thriller match.

Unfortunately, own goals by Alves Dias and Raphael Guerreiro at the 35th and 39th minutes respectively recorded two scores for the opponent, Germany, giving them a goal lead.

22-year-old Kai Havertz, however, made history by becoming the youngest scorer at a Euros after netting a goal for his country in the 51st minute, making the Portuguese side two goals behind.

The free header from Robin Gosens on the hour sealed the Germans’ fourth score.

Although Diogo Jota tried closing the gap for Fernando Santos’ men through a pass from Ronaldo by netting the second goal, the game ended 4-2 in favour of Germany.

Remi Ibikunle

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