Portugal 2 - 3 Germany

The Portuguese proved to be no match for the experienced Germans, getting eliminated from title contention, with two of the favorite sides clashing in a splendid display of football.

The Germans capitalized on their aerial ability, the Portuguese lack of defense, and set pieces. It took only 22 minutes for the German side to find a breakthrough in Bastian Schweinsteiger's sidefooted kick. He then set up a goal 4 minutes later, sending a free kick hurtling towards Miroslav Klose, who slipped the ball past Portuguese goalie Ricardo.
5 minutes before the half ended, however, Portugal almost clinched a lifeline through Nuno Gomes, who lashed the ball from close range. But again, this was cancelled out by another Schweinsteiger free kick, this time finding Michael Ballack, sending the ball rocketing from a header.
Substitute Helder Postiga found a late consolation, but the lack of another goal ended the Portuguese dream of reaching the finals.
In the end, Germany ended the match celebrating, but the Portuguese punished. 3-2 for the Germans.