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Portugal starts with Hugo Almeida in attack 

Portugal starts with Hugo Almeida in attack

7.07.2012

Hugo Almeida will be held in Portugal in the semifinals of the European Cup against Spain. He will replace injured in the attack Helder Postigawith which coach Paulo Bento will make the first change in the starting lineup for the finals.

"I am glad that I get a chance to shine. I worked a lot in recent weeks and accept the challenge. I was self-motivated, even in moments when I was out of the squad, and this goes for all 23 players in the national team. Everyone wants to play and frustrating when you do not fall among the holders, but I finished what I wanted. worked hard and waited my chance, "said Almeida.

Spanish defense is performing brilliantly in Euro 2012. World and European champions have conceded goal only in his first game of the tournament.

"Our first task and the goal is to score. We are familiar with the class of Spaniards. They have great players and we will have to struggle a lot to bring in," he added.

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