Intro:

Hundreds of Portugal fans gathered at the bullring in Lisbon to watch their side take on Germany at Euro 2012.

In the end it was disappointment as their team lost 1-0 in their opening match in Group B.

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Portugal headed into Euro 2012 full of hope.

Fans gathered inside and outside Lisbon's bullring to watch their team take on Germany.

Spirits high as they sang the national anthem.

In the end it however was disappointment as the Portuguese lost 1-0 to the Germans.

Moments before he was supposed to be taken off, Mario Gomez headed in the winning goal.

The Bayern Munich striker made a surprise start against Portugal and knocked in a deflected cross from Sami Khedira in the 72nd minute to give the Germans a 1-0 victory in Group B.

Even star names like Cristiano Ronaldo and Nani couldn't conjure any magic for the Portuguese to find the equaliser.

Gomez nearly scored another goal before Miroslav Klose finally came on in 80th minute.

Germany found it hard to break down a defensive Portugal.

The Germans, who are seeking their first title since 1996, are considered one of the favourites of the tournament.

But Portugal are down but not out, despite being in the toughest group along with the Netherlands and Denmark.

Their supporters confident of victory against the Danes on Wednesday.

Hoping they'll be one of the two teams to emerge from Group B.