Cristiano Ronaldo Scores on a Header Against Czech Republic

Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo scores the winning goal with a header on Petr Čech in the quarterfinals of Euro 2012. Click here to view Ronaldo’s celebration.

This Cristiano Ronaldo GIF is perfect for reactions to rising above the competition, delivering in a big moment, or celebrating an incredible achievement.

This goal came during the quarterfinals of UEFA Euro 2012, when Cristiano Ronaldo scored the decisive header in Portugal’s 1–0 victory over the Czech Republic. After repeatedly threatening the Czech defense throughout the match, Ronaldo finally broke through in the 79th minute by meeting a perfectly placed cross from João Moutinho and directing a powerful header into the net. The victory sent Portugal into the semifinals and further cemented Ronaldo’s reputation for delivering in the biggest international matches.

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