Portugal v Holland: Match Centre

Tuesday, 29 June 2004.

Match Build-up

• Final glory at stake
  For one team tonight will be a case of déjà vu; for the other, a four-year-old wound will be healed.
• Scolari eyes final
  Portugal coach Luiz Felipe Scolari has praised his Portuguese side for their run to the semi-finals of Euro 2004.
• Conscious of past pain
  The two losing semi-finalists from Euro 2000 meet in the first Euro 2004 semi in Lisbon tonight.

Minute by Minute

• Portugal 2-1 Holland
  HOW IT HAPPENED: Portugal have beaten Holland 2-1 to go through to the Euro 2004 final on Sunday evening.

Match Report

• Glory for Portugal
  REPORT: Portugal are through to their first ever major tournament final after beating Holland 2-1 in Lisbon.

Post Match Reaction

• Luís leads praise
  REACTION: The sight of Luís Figo locked in an emotional embrace with Rui Costa last night told its own story.

Analysis

• Figo finds his feet
  ANALYSIS: Europe saw the Luís Figo of old last night as he turned on the style in the Euro 2004 semi-final against Holland.

Match Library

• Portugal v Holland: Match Centre
  Euro 2004 hosts Portugal take on Holland in the first semi-final, aiming to reach a first ever major tournament final.