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    Quarter-final could be played under roof

    Portugal and the Czech Republic would not object to playing their Euro 2012 quarter-final clash at the National Stadium under a closed roof if required by poor weather conditions, a UEFA spokeswoman said.

    European soccer's governing body had said it would seek to keep the roof open for the rest of the tournament after a much-criticised decision to close it ahead of the opening match between co-hosts Poland and Greece due to a thunderstorm.

    Polish media and officials complained that humid conditions in the stadium contributed to their team's poor second-half performance.

    "In the morning we held a team meeting with both teams and there was a question about closing the roof. Both teams agreed if such a need arises," said UEFA spokeswoman Ewa Prokopiak.

    Weather forecasters predict an overcast sky on Thursday night with a chance of thunderstorms.

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