Portugal vs Czechia LIVE: Euro 2024 result and final score as Francisco Conceicao goal wins it for Ronaldo

Portugal 2-1 Czech Republic: Conceicao scored the winner just moments after coming off the bench after Lukas Provod had given the Czechs the lead

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A late goal by Portugal substitute Francisco Conceicao secured a 2-1 victory over the Czech Republic in their opening Group F game at Euro 2024, where they also needed an own goal as they came from behind to snatch victory.

As Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to feature at a sixth European Championship, Portugal dominated possession and had the lion’s share of the chances but it was the Czech’s who took the lead in the 62nd minute when Lukas Provod whipped a stunning strike into the far corner.

Seven minutes later Portugal were level when Czech goalkeeper Jindrich Stanek pushed away a header from Nuno Mendes but only as far as the leg of Robin Hranac and the ball ricocheted into the defender’s own net. The game was in added time when Conceicao tapped in from close range after a defensive mistake from Hranac to give Portugal the win

Follow all the latest reaction in our live blog below, as well as the news from the day’s other games:

Portugal vs Czech Republic

• FULL TIME! Francisco Conceicao hits stoppage-time winner for Portugal
• 90+1 GOAL! Conceicao fires in late winner from close range (POR 2-1 CZE)
• 88’ NO GOAL! Diogo Jota scrambles in but Ronaldo offside after hitting post (POR 1-1 CZE)
• 69’ GOAL! Unfortunate Hranac own goal gifts Portugal the equaliser (POR 1-1 CZE)
• 63’ GOAL! Stunning Provod strike stuns Portugal and Ronaldo (POR 0-1 CZE)
• 57’ SAVE! Ronaldo fires free-kick straight at goalkeeper (POR 0-0 CZE)
• HALF TIME! Ronaldo and Portugal frustrated in Leipzig (POR 0-0 CZE)
• 32’ SHOT! Bruno Fernandes goes close from range (POR 0-0 CZE)
• 8' CHANCE! Ronaldo goes close with early header (POR 0-0 CZE)
• Why are Czech Republic called Czechia at Euro 2024?
• How Portugal’s unexpected decision with Cristiano Ronaldo made them huge Euro 2024 contenders

[18 June 2024 20:38 · Chris Wilson]

Euro 2024: Portugal 0-0 Czech Republic

37 mins

Cancelo and Leao are certainly looking like the more dangerous wing pairing for Portugal, and a lot of the (half) chances are coming from that side.

Soucek is down briefly, and the Czech bench looks a little worried, but he seems okay to carry on.

[18 June 2024 20:37 · Chris Wilson]

Euro 2024: Portugal 0-0 Czech Republic

35 mins

Both great and poor from Leao. He chops inside to create the space for the cross, but his ball in is nowhere near anyone in a red shirt.

[18 June 2024 20:35 · Chris Wilson]

Euro 2024: Portugal 0-0 Czech Republic

34 mins

Great work from Ronaldo in the build-up this time, as his back-heeled pass almost puts Vitinha through one-on-one, but the shot ends up going out for a corner.

[18 June 2024 20:34 · Chris Wilson]

Euro 2024: Portugal 0-0 Czech Republic

32 mins

Brilliant out of nowhere from Portugal. Fernandes collects it around 25 yards out and spots Ronaldo making the diagonal run. He slips it through and Ronaldo hits it first time, but it’s a great save from Stanek.

On second look, he might have been offside, but it’s a good illustration of the Portugal threat.

[18 June 2024 20:33 · Chris Wilson]

Euro 2024: Portugal 0-0 Czech Republic

31 mins

Soucek loses it in midfield and Portugal counter, but Fernandes and Leao are too indecisive and the Czechs regroup.

[18 June 2024 20:31 · Chris Wilson]

Euro 2024: Portugal 0-0 Czech Republic

29 mins

Cancelo does well again to cut out Coufal’s ball, and it runs to Mendes. He clips a ball towards the far post, but it misses Ronaldo, who had made a more central run.

[18 June 2024 20:30 · Chris Wilson]

Euro 2024: Portugal 0-0 Czech Republic

27 mins

The Czechs are still struggling to keep possession, or to mount any threatening attacks. Portugal have been patient in the midfield build-up, but a little rash in their decision-making in the final third.

Portugal win a cheap corner after Stanek can’t collect the cushioned pass back, but yet again they head it away easily enough.

[18 June 2024 20:28 · Chris Wilson]

Euro 2024: Portugal 0-0 Czech Republic

25 mins

Nothing comes from the corner – the Czechs have defended the set-pieces brilliantly so far, and they look happy to rely on their set-up and collective height!

They have a rare attack that is cut out by Silva. He passes it on to Vitinha, who sweeps it out wide to Fernandes. He plays an early curled ball behind the defence, and Rafa Leao narrowly misses converting it as he slid in! First big chance of the night.

[18 June 2024 20:25 · Chris Wilson]

Euro 2024: Portugal 0-0 Czech Republic

23 mins

The Czech Republic are really struggling to keep the ball when they do win it, but their defending has been resolute so far. Joao Cancelo is the latest to have a shot blocked in the box.

Seconds later, Fernandes takes aim from distance, and his shot is deflected over. Vitinha will take the corner.

[18 June 2024 20:23 · Chris Wilson]

Euro 2024: Portugal 0-0 Czech Republic

21 mins

Plenty of flicks and dummies from Ronaldo, but no real substance from the five-time Ballon d’Or winner. Portugal work it wide and it ends up with Dias, who lines up a shot from outside the area that ends up being deflected behind.