Nuno goes from zero to hero

Four years ago, Nuno Gomes ended the European Championship in disgrace when he led furious protests during the semi-final defeat to France. ...

Four years ago, Nuno Gomes ended the European Championship in disgrace when he led furious protests during the semi-final defeat to France. Gomes had scored four goals in the competition but that was all forgotten as he was sent off and later handed an eight-month ban by UEFA for his behaviour.

On Monday, the striker was enjoying his new-found status as national hero after his goal beat neighbours Spain 1-0.

The Benfica forward, who also came on in the previous matches against Greece and Russia, has virtually guaranteed himself a place in the starting lineup at the expense of the suspended Pauleta, who has failed to hit the target in the tournament.

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Coach Luiz Felipe Scolari said immediately after the win over Spain that he will make changes to the side and Nuno Gomes is the leading candidate to win a place.

‘‘I feel happy and proud to have scored the goal which allowed Portugal to get to the quarter-finals’’, said Nuno Gomes, who has scored just under a goal every two games since making his international debut against France in 1996.

Defender Jorge Andrade said the players had learned to live with the highs and lows of one of Europe’s most erratic teams.

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