26th Jun 2012 | Euro 2012
Spain v Portugal: First Goalscorer Tip
The star turn of the tournament so far has had more shots than any player ever in Euros history.
Cristiano Ronaldo may just be on a mission to get a re-count in the vote for best player in the world. Generally regarded as just behind Messi, but streets ahead of everyone else, the Real Madrid superstar will propel himself to a whole new level if he guides Portugal to European glory.
So far, he could hardly have done more. We have only just finished the quarter-finals and the 27-year-old has already become the first man to ever attempt 30 shots (including blocked) in a single Euro tournament.
Ronaldo is among a clutch of players tied on three goals in the race for the Golden Boot ,but he is the one who could have a hatful already. He has had the most efforts on target (15) and clattered the woodwork four times.
Spain demonstrated enough moments of vulnerability against Italy and Croatia to make Ronaldo an outstanding option for first goalscorer. I recommend taking the 11/2 with PaddyPower with the firm offering a refund if he scores last instead.
* If Ronaldo scores the last goal then PaddyPower will refund all losing First Goalscorer, Last Goalscorer, Correct Score and Scorecast singles on the match, up to £100.
Odds correct at time of publishing: 23:52 26th Jun, 2012 but subject to change
