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Match Summary:

The World Cup’2006 2nd Semi-Final between France and Portugal Started at 21:00 hrs as per Germany’s timing.

1^st Half :
France attacked in the very 1^st minute of the match and Florent Malouda’s shot went far away from the far post. There was long range shot from Maniche but gone over the bar. France was in under pressure because Purtuguese attacking frequently. In 34 mins. of the match France got a penalty as Ricardo Carvalho brings down Thierry Henry and Zinedine Zidane did not make any mistake to score it.
1^st half finished with 1-0, whereas ball possession was 50-50.

2^nd Half :
In 47 mins. a superb shot from Frank Ribery but wonderfully saved by Ricardo. Portugal was good in the midfield but France was not allowing them to enter near 30 yards area. There was a shot by Pauleta which hit the side net. In 82 mins. Portuguese earned a free kick but no result.

And this way 2^nd half also came to an end with match result of 1-0 (France vs. Portugal).

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