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Summary Poland and Germany stormed into quarterfinals of European Championship.
Portugal and Germany advanced to the European Championship quarterfinals Sunday, with the tournaments best player finally coming alive.Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice, and saw two shots strike a post, in a standout display as Portugal came from behind to win 2-1 against the Netherlands. The 2010 World Cup finalist exited Euro 2012 after three straight losses.Germany also progressed as Group B winner, beating Denmark 2-1 to complete a perfect three-win record.Portugal will play the Czech Republic in the first quarterfinal in Warsaw on ThursdayGermany faces Greece in Gdansk on Friday for a match with political overtones as Euro 2012 plays out amid a financial crisis in the eurozone.
