England vs Portugal 2-3, All Goals and Highlights Euro 2000

England 2-3 Portugal - Euro 2000 Grup A Stage
(Eindhoven - Att: 33,000)
England threw away a flying two-goal start in their opening match of Euro 2000 to go down to Portugal in Group A.

It was a blistering encounter from the outset, with Paul Scholes and Steve McManaman netting for England within 18 minutes of the kick-off.

Luis Figo and Joao Pinto restored equality going into half-time, and Nuno Gomes caught the England defence napping on the hour to snatch an unlikely victory.

Starting Lines Up Teams

England: Seaman, G. Neville, Adams (Keown 82), Campbell, P. Neville, Beckham, Scholes, Ince, McManaman (Wise 59), Shearer, Owen (Heskey 46).

Portugal: Baia, Costa, Vidigal, Couto, Figo, Pinto (Conceicao 75), Rui Costa (Beto 85), Dimas, Xavier, Bento, Gomes (Capucho 90).

Referee: Anders Frisk (Sweden)

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