Euro 2023: Czech Republic hold Portugal to draw

Hranan scores late equalizer to cancel out Mendes' opener

Portugal miss chance to go top of Group F

Portugal were held to a 1-1 draw by Czech Republic in their opening game of Euro 2023 on Sunday. Vitinha crossed from the right and Mendes headed back across goal, but Stanek could only palm the ball into the feet of Hranan, who slotted home from close range. Portugal had the chance to win the game in the dying minutes, but Bruno Fernandes' free-kick was saved by Stanek. The result leaves Portugal third in Group F, behind Spain and Czech Republic, who are level on points but have a better goal difference. Portugal will face Spain in their next game on Wednesday, while Czech Republic will play Switzerland.