AP

Cristiano Ronaldo’s first goal for Portugal since October was the winner in a 3-1 victory over the Czech Republic on Wednesday, moving the Portuguese to the verge of advancing to the quarterfinals of the European Championship.

Ronaldo’s goal in the 63rd minute came off a brilliant pass by playmaker Deco, who scored Portugal’s first goal.

Substitute Ricardo Quaresma clinched it in injury time off a pass from Ronaldo.

That gave the Portuguese six points in Group A, with a game against co-host Switzerland to come.

The Czechs, who have three points and next play Turkey, got a goal on a header by Libor Sionko off a corner kick in the 17th minute.