Now that both wingers Simao and Cristiano Ronaldo weren't in the starting lineup, it was Nani's turn to shine. Great 1st half. Out of all the 9 substitutes used in the starting 11, he looked the most determined to score and to show Scolari that he deserved a place with the starting 11.
Portugal's #19 -Nani- was decisive in many ways, on free kicks, on headers, assisting Helder Postiga. He had to switch from left to right in the 1st half with Ricardo Quaresma. I think Nani was the most threatening on the left flank.
Too bad he couldn't finish one of the goal opportunities he had.
Photos: http://euro2008.sapo.pt/multimedia/fotos/suica_vs_portugal
Not to mention the bad luck of not getting 2 penalties for
1st half: 27:37- free kick on target, saved by the goalkeeper.
How would you rate Nani in the game?
-If Scolari saw Nani as ready to be in the starting 11- just who's place would he take? What winger? Simao, or Quaresma? Or what forward? Helder Postiga or Hugo Almeida?
Here are 2 more photos of Nani at the game:
3 Switzerland players marking Nani, one is Lazio's Behrami.
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