In the 1960s and 1970s a famous striker was nicknamed "Wyn the Leap" as he could jump high to win headers - this was Wyn Davies who played for Newcastle United, Manchester City and Manchester United and my club Blackpool (for two years). He was Welsh and capped many times for Wales. In France it was a pity that Wales did not have such a player to counter Ronaldo the Leap last night there.

Wales lost 2-0 to end a gallant run to the Semi-Finals - great memories. They looked to have a chance of progressing after a poor Portugal played out a quite dull first half. Yet Ronaldo scores most of his goals in the second half of games. On 50 minutes he lept very high above the Welsh defence to power an unstoppable header into the net. 1-0 was recoverable, but Wales were shocked and hesitant. Ronaldo pressed forward again an unleashed a low shot that was just going wide to left of the goal - that is before Nani stuck out a boot and deflected it into the right corner and 2-0 up in three minutes was game over. Wales foought on but lacked the creativity of suspended Ramsey - their threats came from long range shots from Bale - on target but not beating the Portugese keeper.

So Portugal finally won a game in 90 minutes in this series and Ronaldo joined the leading scorers in all Euro Champoionships. Portugal are back in a final again after losing 1-0 to Greece in 2004, when they hosted the tourament. 3 am tomorrow local China time, they will see their opponents battle it out - They await hosts France or World Cup holders Germany. France can do it!