A last-gasp goal from substitute Francisco Conceicao earned Portugal a valuable comeback victory over Group F rivals Czechia in their Euro 2024 opener.
Roberto Martinez’s team looked to be heading for a shock defeat when Lukas Provod scored with a sublime finish against the run of play midway through the second half, before an own goal from Robin Hranac drew them level shortly afterwards.
Portugal and Ronaldo win Euro 2024 opener
The Czechs clung on bravely against a barrage of Portugal pressure, but were ultimately undone as the substitute Conceicao lashed the ball home on his competitive debut to seal the win.
Bruno Fernandes had Portugal’s first real sight of goal midway through the first half, sending a left-foot rocket narrowly over the crossbar as Ma…