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Play-maker Cristiano Ronaldo, seen here celebrating Portugal's 3-1 victory over the Czech Republic, said he was really pleased with the team's performance as Portugal now sits on top of their group with six points.

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GENEVA (AFP) - Portugal's play-maker Cristiano Ronaldo hit a second-half goal to all but book his side's Euro 2008 quarter-final berth with a 3-1 win over the Czech Republic here on Wednesday.

As Manchester United struggle to keep him at Old Trafford and Real Madrid attempt to lure him to Spain, the 23-year-old play-maker showed why the European giants are battling for his services with an impressive performance.

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