Portugal stormed into the Euro 2012 championships with a 6-2 thrashing of Bosnia in Lisbon last night.
It was expected to be a tight affair at the Estadio da Luz, but the hosts showed they were in no mood to miss out on next year's summer festivities from the first minute.
Portugal had already threatened when captain Cristiano Ronaldo thundered in a typically brilliant free kick from nigh on 40 yards out to give the Selecção the lead.
A lead that was doubled shortly afterwards in equally spectacular style. Nani picked up the ball in the middle of the Bosnia half, took a few steps forward and unleashed an extraordinary shot that flew into the top corner of the net.
Portugal were rampant. Ronaldo and Moutinho came close before Hélder Postiga was denied what looked a good shout for a penalty.
Bosnia were given a lifeline when Fábio Coentrão handled in the box to give away a penalty, that Misimovic tucked away calmly.
Portugal came out for the second half just as strong and Ronaldo made the score 3-1 on 53 minutes after rounding the keeper. The goal had been set up by a wonderful João Moutinho defence-splitting pass. Lulic was sent off for protesting that the goal was offise - incorrectly as shown by TV replays.
3-1 up and playing against ten men Portugal were home and dry surely? Spahic's goal (from an offside position) temporarily brought the visitors back into it.
However, Portugal stepped on the gas again and a Postigal brace, sandwiching a sumptuous Miguel Veloso free kick made the final score 6-2 and left the local fans celebrating long into the night.
Portugal had already threatened when captain Cristiano Ronaldo thundered in a typically brilliant free kick from nigh on 40 yards out to give the Selecção the lead.
A lead that was doubled shortly afterwards in equally spectacular style. Nani picked up the ball in the middle of the Bosnia half, took a few steps forward and unleashed an extraordinary shot that flew into the top corner of the net.
Portugal were rampant. Ronaldo and Moutinho came close before Hélder Postiga was denied what looked a good shout for a penalty.
Bosnia were given a lifeline when Fábio Coentrão handled in the box to give away a penalty, that Misimovic tucked away calmly.
Portugal came out for the second half just as strong and Ronaldo made the score 3-1 on 53 minutes after rounding the keeper. The goal had been set up by a wonderful João Moutinho defence-splitting pass. Lulic was sent off for protesting that the goal was offise - incorrectly as shown by TV replays.
3-1 up and playing against ten men Portugal were home and dry surely? Spahic's goal (from an offside position) temporarily brought the visitors back into it.
However, Portugal stepped on the gas again and a Postigal brace, sandwiching a sumptuous Miguel Veloso free kick made the final score 6-2 and left the local fans celebrating long into the night.
