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Joao Mario: I am living a dream, we hope to make history

The Portuguese coach retained faith his players could make a mark at Euro 2016 despite their stuttering start, says the midfielder

Joao Mario struggled to believe Portugal were on their way to the Euro 2016 final after a 2-0 win over Wales in Lyon, but coach Fernando Santos always had faith in their stuttering campaign.

Two goals in the space of three minutes from Cristiano Ronaldo and Nani turned a tense encounter decisively in Portugal's favour and earned them a first win inside 90 minutes on what has been a rocky road to the Stade de France.