Portugal Moves on to Euro Cup Quarterfinals

Portugal became the first team to reach the quarterfinals of soccer’s European Championship as co- host Switzerland was beaten with an injury-time goal.

Portugal, seeking its first major title, beat the Czech Republic 3-1 in Geneva yesterday after Cristiano Ronaldo scored one goal and assisted on another. Deco, Ronaldo and Ricardo Quaresma scored for Portugal yesterday, with Libor Sionko getting one for the Czech Republic. Its qualification for the last eight was assured when Turan’s shot gave Turkey the victory over the Swiss in Basel.

Portugal, the runner-up four years ago, has six points from two matches. The Czech Republic and Turkey are three points behind and meet June 15 in the final group game. Switzerland has lost both its games and will not finish in the top two.