Germany beat Portugal to reach Euro 2008 semis Germany have claimed the first semi-final spot after beating Portugal 3-2 in their quarter-final. Germans dominated the opening period of the game and were 2-0 up midway through the first half thanks to goals from Bastian Schweinsteiger Miroslav Klose. Nuno Gomes pulled one back for Portugal before the break, but Michael Ballack restored Germany's two-goal cushion in the second half. Portugal stepped up their attack in the latter stages and substitute Helder Postiga managed for more click HERE