Tuesday, June 19, 2012

Portugal break England hearts



Portugal 2-2 England (AET)
(Portugal go through 6-5 on penalties)

Portugal reached the semi-finals with a 6-5 penalty shoot-out win over England.

David Beckham fired England's first one over, and though Rui Costa missed soon after, keeper Ricardo saved from Darius Vassell then scored the winner himself.

Michael Owen put England ahead after a Costinha error, but Helder Postiga made it 1-1 before Sol Campbell had a 90th- minute goal controversially ruled out.

Rui Costa's extra-time scorcher put the hosts ahead, but Frank Lampard turned sharply and scored to force penalties.

However, the shoot-out went the way of the hosts, leaving England to go out of a major tournament on penalties for the fourth time.
Source :http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/euro_2004/3830451.stm

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