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Portugal 2-2 England (Portugal win 6-5 on pens)
Owen 3, Lampard 115; Postiga 83, Rui Costa 110
2004 quarter-finals, Lisbon

Portugal overcame England on penalties to advance to the UEFA EURO 2004 semi-finals after an enthralling tie on the Estádio da Luz, with misses from David Beckham and Darius Vassell proving decisive within the shoot-out. Portugal goalkeeper Ricardo nervelessly transformed the successful spot kick.

Michael Owen’s improvised end put England forward three minutes in, however thereafter they endured relentless stress, Portugal lastly levelling with the top in sight when Hélder Postiga head…

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