Portugal 2-0 Turkey

Unfortunately I only caught a small portion of the first half of this game, but it's clear from watching highlights and reading reviews that Portuguese class prevailed. They dominated from the beginning, controlling possession and the midfield and producing scoring chances at the outset. Turkey's defense was scrappy and didn't concede a goal until the 61st minute, when Pepe's give-and-go finally put Portugal on the board, but this was a game the Group A favorites had in hand the entire time. An additional goal from Raul Meireles in injury time sealed the deal. Portugal moves on to face the Czech Republic, while Turkey will take on co-host Switzerland on Wednesday. It certainly looks like the winners are in good shape, with Switzerland probably needing to beat Turkey and Portugal to have a chance at advancing and the Turks looking like they might be no factor at all in Euro 08. If there's going to be a Cinderella squad to emerge in this tournament, I don't think it's going to come from this group.