Wednesday’s clash with Wales represented a seventh major tournament semi-final but brought with it progress for just the second time, 12 years on from the ignominy of falling to Greece at the end of the European Championship they hosted.
The roles reversed at the Stade de France as the underdogs ploughed on after Ronaldo’s first-half injury, making amends for the humiliation of 2004 by winning their first ever major trophy as Eder secured a 1-0 win.
The substitute struck the historic blow after 109 minutes, beating Hugo Lloris from distance as Swansea fans rubbed their eyes in disbelief given his underwhelming time in Wales.
Portugal's name is on the Henri Delaunay trophy for the first time!#EURO2016 @selecaoportugal #POR pic.twitter.com/KRN9v5EpT8
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The moment Portugal lifted the trophy!#EURO2016 pic.twitter.com/9XF5mMgb9v
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