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Wed 06 Jun 2007Hosts into last fourManchester United's new signing Nani could not prevent Holland beating Portugal 2-1 and reaching the semi-finals of the European Under-21 Championship.Nani showed glimpses of the flicks and dribbles fans are expected to see at Old Trafford next season when he arrives from Sporting Lisbon, but he was upstaged as the hosts made it two wins from two in Group A.