Iceland hero exults after frustrating Real ace Ronaldo

Iceland's heroic goalkeeper Hannes Halldorsson was on cloud nine after stopping Cristiano Ronaldo making history as the minnows held Portugal to a 1-1 draw on their Euro 2016 debut.

The Real Madrid ace had ten shots on goal in Saint Etienne but failed to become the first man to score in four European Championships as he was frustrated by Iceland's dogged defence and a great display from Halldorsson.

"I feel great, we showed a lot of character by getting a point," said Halldorsson as Portugal had 24 shots on goal, while Iceland converted one of their four.

"We were playing a really good team and the best player in the world. The last 35 minutes were really long after we'd equalised."

Ronaldo stormed off the field in frustration at full-time and reportedly refused to shake hands with his opponents.

"He can do what he wants, we're just happy with the point," added Iceland's co-coach Heimir Hallgrimsson.

The 31-year-old Ronaldo equalled Luis Figo's record number of caps with both Portugal legends now on 127 appearances.

A superb finish by Nani gave Portugal the lead before Iceland's industrious midfielder Birkir Bjarnason volleyed the equaliser.

"It was difficult over the 90 minutes, because they scored one goal and that was after they had put every player behind the ball," fumed Ronaldo.

"They put the bus in the net. (Parked the bus in front of goal).

"We tried our best, we created many chances and kept the ball.

"Iceland didn't try nothing, they just defend, defend, defend, they had two chances and scored a goal, it was a lucky night for them.

"We're frustrated, they didn't try and play.

"It's why I think they will do nothing here. In my opinion, it's a small mentality.

"It's difficult when Portugal tries to win the game and the other team doesn't."

Portugal are now under pressure in their second game against Austria, who earlier lost their opening match 2-0 to Hungary in the other pool match in Bordeaux.

But Ronaldo is confident of victory in Paris on Saturday.

"It's a little bit of frustration for us, but this is just the beginning, we're not worried about that," said the former Manchester United star.

"If you look at Spain and France, they are strong teams in the tournament and they had difficulties winning their first game.

"It was tough, but we are 100 per cent confident we're going to win the next game."