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Portugal's midfielder Rui Costa (R) celebrates with his teammates forward Helder Postiga (L) and defender Nuno Valente after scoring during the prolongations, 24 June 2004 during their European Nations football championships quarterfinal match between Portugal and England at The Luz Stadium in Lisbon.

Rui Costa celebrates after his goal in extra-time put Portugal 2-1 in front. England came back to equalise but the hosts went through 6-5 on penalties.

Portugal's forward Helder Postiga (R) scores a goal, 24 June 2004 during their European Nations football championships quarterfinal match between Portugal and England at The Luz Stadium in Lisbon. AFP PHOTO ADRIAN DENNIS

Helder Postiga glances home a header to equalise for Portugal with 7 minutes left in an enthralling quarter-fiinal on Thursday. The match finished 2-2 after extra-time before the hosts won a dramatic penalty shoot-out 6-5 to reach the last four.

England forward Michael Owen celebrates after scoring the first England's goal, 24 June 2004 during their European Nations Championship quarter-final football match between Portugal and England at the Estadio da Luz in Lisbon. AFP PHOTO Hrvoje POLAN

Michael Owen celebrates after opening the scoring for Englang in the 3rd minute against Portugal. The quarter-final finished 2-2 after extra-time before Portugal qualified for the semi-finals winning a penalty shoot-out 6-5.

Portugal's defender Jorge Andrade (Top) falls on England Darius Vassell's head, 24 June 2004 during their European Nations Championship quarter-final football match between Portugal and England at the Estadio da Luz in Lisbon. AFP PHOTO Hrvoje POLAN

Portugal defender Jorge Andrade topples over England's Darius Vassell in quarter-final action on Thursday. Portugal won 6-5 on penalties after the match finised 2-2 after extra-time.

England forward Michael Owen (R) scores the first England's goal despite of Portugal's goalkeeper Ricardo (L) and Portugal's defender Jorge Andrade, 24 June 2004 during their European Nations Championship quarter-final football match between Portugal and England at the Estadio da Luz in Lisbon. AFP PHOTO Lluis GENE

Michael Owen got England off to the perfect start when he latched onto a poor back pass and chipped Portugal 'keeper Ricardo for his first goal of the tournament. Portugal came back and won 6-5 on penalties after the match finished 2-2 after extra-time.

England captain David Beckham takes a free kick, 24 June 2004 during their European Nations Championship quarter-final football match between Portugal and England at the Estadio da Luz in Lisbon. AFP PHOTO Lluis GENE

England skipper David Beckham attempts a free-kick during a tense quarter-final against Portugal in Lisbon. Portugal won 6-5 on penalties after the match finished 2-2.

England forward Michael Owen (L) and Portugal's defender Jorge Andrade go for a head, 24 June 2004 during their European Nations Championship quarter-final football match between Portugal and England at the Estadio da Luz stadium in Lisbon. AFP PHOTO Hrvoje POLAN

England's first-half scorer Michael Owen battles with Jorge Andrade of Portugal as the battle rages in quarter-final action.

Portuguese fans cheer on their team, 24 June 2004 during their European Nations Championship quarter-final football match between Portugal and England at the Estadio Da Luz in Lisbon.

No doubt who this bunch is supporting as there are Portuguese scarves everywhere at the Stadium of Light in Lisbon. The quarter-final is underway against England.

Portugal head coach Luiz Felipe Scolari (R) chats, 24 June 2004 before their European Nations Championship quarter-final football match between Portugal and England at the Estadio da Luz stadium in Lisbon. AFP PHOTO Hrvoje POLAN

Portugal coach Luiz Felipe Scolari is a man of many expressions and here he shows another amusing look ahead of his team's quarter-final showdown against England.

English football supporters pose for photographers on Rossio square in Lisbon 24 June 2004 an hour before the start of the 2004 European Nations championships England vs Portugal. AFP PHOTO FRANCOIS-XAVIER MARIT

There were plenty of England fans in Lisbon on Thursday ahead of the much anticipated quarter-final against Portugal. These two fans are geared up for the occasion.

French defender Marcel Desailly arrives to hold a press conference 24 June 2004 at the Jose Alvalade stadium in Lisbon during the European Nations Championships in Portugal. France will play its Euro 2004 quarter-final match against Greece 26 June in Lisbon. AFP PHOTO FRANCK FIFE

France defender Marcel Desailly arrives with a solemn look as he prepares to hold a press conference in Lisbon. It is still unknown whether he will start against Greece in Friday's quarter-final.

Portugal's forward Helder Postiga celebrates after scoring against England, 24 June 2004 during their European Nations football championships quarterfinal match between Portugal and England at The Luz Stadium in Lisbon. AFP PHOTO ADRIAN DENNIS

Helder Postiga celebrates after his late goal for Portugal forced a 1-1 draw after 90 minutes with England. Portugal went through on penalites after a dramatic encounter.