And Carlos Cuellar's perfectly timed sliding tackle prevented Postiga from doubling Panathinaikos' lead after 33 minutes.

BBC: Panathinaikos 1-1 Rangers

Portugal had led 2-1 after Ronaldo and Helder Postiga had overturned Antonio Valencia's second minute strike.

CNN: STORY HIGHLIGHTS

Portugese striker Helder Postiga came in for Dame N'Doye while set-piece specialist Aendreas Ivanschitz replaced Simao in midfield.

BBC: Panathinaikos 1-1 Rangers

Germany, however, had to endure a nail-biting finale after Helder Postiga pulled one back for Portugal after 87 minutes.

CNN: Ballack steers Germany to Euro semifinals

Portugal's hopes of automatic qualification from Group F suffered a big blow as Cristiano Ronaldo's team needed late goals from Helder Postiga and Fabio Coentrao to draw 3-3 in Israel.

CNN: Shock draw dents Spain's World Cup qualification hopes

Mendes almost scored against his former club when the ball broke to him at the edge of the box, the midfielder's effort spilled by McGregor before the offside Postiga hammered the rebound into the side netting.

BBC: Rangers forward Kyle Lafferty

Elsewhere, an historic night for Cristiano Ronaldo -- who was winning his 100th cap for Portugal -- was upstaged by visitors Northern Ireland , who led for large parts of the game in Porto before Helder Postiga earned a 1-1 draw just ten minutes from time.

CNN: Downpour drenches Poland's Euro pride