The Real Madrid superstar scored with a brilliant
50th-minute header in Lyon on Wednesday and
then teed Nani up for a quick-fire second goal as
Portugal qualified for only their second major final.
"The team did a marvellous job to reach the final. I
hope on Sunday you'll see me crying with joy,"
said Ronaldo, who as a 19-year-old wept on the
pitch after Portugal lost 1-0 to Greece as hosts of
Euro 2004.
"I always said I wanted to win something with
Portugal. I've been at the highest level for 13
years. The statistics never lie."
Ronaldo's goal, his third at the tournament, saw
him tie France great Michel Platini's record of nine
goals at European Championship finals.
He now trails tournament top scorer Antoine
Griezmann of France by one goal.
Portugal will play the winner of Thursday's second
semi-final between hosts France and world
champions Germany in Sunday's final at the Stade
de France.
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