30 March,2017 08:15 AM IST | | AFP
Spain twice benefited from the use of video assistance to defeat France 2-0 on Tuesday, while Sweden rallied from two goals down to beat Portugal 3-2 and spoil Cristiano Ronaldo's homecoming in Madeira
David Silva
Paris: Spain twice benefited from the use of video assistance to defeat France 2-0 on Tuesday, while Sweden rallied from two goals down to beat Portugal 3-2 and spoil Cristiano Ronaldo's homecoming in Madeira.
Antoine Griezmann headed in what appeared to be the opening goal at the Stade de France shortly after half-time, but it was ruled out for offside after consultation with the video assistant referee. David Silva then converted from the penalty spot after a foul by Laurent Koscielny, and the Spaniards again profited from technology as the referee reversed an offside decision that had initially negated Gerard's Deulofeu 78th-minute effort. Griezmann's celebrations after the break were cut short when Layvin Kurzawa was shown to be in an offside.
Meanwhile, Ronaldo powered Portugal ahead with 18 minutes gone against Sweden before Andreas Granqvist's own goal doubled the lead for the Euro 2016 champions. But Viktor Claesson pulled one back. Claesson struck an equaliser before Joao Cancelo scored an own goal for Sweden win.
