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Ronaldo would have taken fifth penalty, says Bento (Reuters)
DONETSK (Reuters) - Portugal had planned for Cristiano Ronaldo to take the fifth penalty that never was, coach Paulo Bento said after his team's 4-2 shootout defeat by Spain in Wednesday's Euro 2012 semi-final. Spain keeper Iker Casillas saved Joao Moutinho's penalty then Bruno Alves hit the bar to open the door for substitute Cesc Fabregas, who scored the decisive kick via the post after a 0-0 draw during normal and extra time. "We lost because Spain were more efficient in the penalties, but it's true that we did not have any luck in this tournament," Bento told a news conference. ... More...
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