By Daily Sports on June 15, 2016
Hungary produced a Euro 2016 shock with a win over 10-man Austria as both teams opened their campaigns in France.
Austria almost scored the quickest ever goal at the Euros but David Alaba's shot after 28 seconds hit the post.
Hungary contained their rivals and took the lead when Adam Szalai slotted in Laszlo Kleinheiser's pass.
A disappointing Austria had Aleksandar Dragovic sent off for a second bookable offence before Zoltan Stieber sealed Hungary's win with a composed dink.
Gylfi Sigurdsson almost put Iceland in front early on but his angled shot and follow-up were both saved.
Nani slotted in for Portugal but Iceland worked a shock equaliser when Birkir Bjarnason volleyed home.
Cristiano Ronaldo had a header saved for an unconvincing Portugal, while Iceland went close late on when Alfred Finnbogason had a shot saved.
Ronaldo came into the tournament fresh from scoring the winning penalty for Real Madrid in their Champions League final shootout victory over Atletico Madrid as he added another club trophy to a long list.
Honours on the international stage have eluded him, however, and unless the forward can replicate his club scoring achievements for his country that is likely to continue.
Ronaldo, who won his 127th cap and equalled the Portuguese record set by Luis Figo, showed a glimpse of his quick feet to get in a precise cross for Nani, whose six-yard header was saved.
But he could only kick fresh air from 10 yards out as he failed to make contact with a long Pepe pass, then sent a 20-yard half-volley wide and had his late header saved as he endured a frustrating evening in Saint-Etienne.
•Culled from bbc.com. Photo shows a frustrated Ronaldo.
Source Daily Sports
Posted June 15, 2016
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