Portugal thrash Germany 5-0 to reach Euro Under-21 final

Football - Portugal v Germany - UEFA European Under 21 Championship - Czech Republic 2015 - Semi Final - Ander Stadium, Olomouc, Czech Republic - 27/6/15 Ricardo celebrates after scoring the second goal for Portugal Action Images via Reuters / Lee Smith Livepic

(Reuters) - Favourites Portugal demolished Germany 5-0 on Saturday with three goals in a 20-minute spell to reach the Under-21 European Championship final in an impressive show of strength.

Rui Jorge's team, who had scored just two goals in three group matches, were in control from the start of the game in the Czech town of Olomouc and will now face either Sweden or Denmark in the final.