Portugal Soccer

Germany edged by Austria today 1-0.  That will leave Portugal with a quarterfinals match-up against the team favored to win the entire UEFA Euro 2008 soccer championship.  The game will face an interesting match-up between Chelsea’s new coach, Scolari, and Chelsea / Germany midfielder Michael Ballack.  A surprising twist with the top two teams ready to face each other early.  The favored team will not be playing close to the top of its game and the Portuguese will be playing only their second game after the official decision of Scolari to lead the Premier league team Chelsea.