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Late Postiga goal rescues Portugal against Northern Ireland

Reuters, Wednesday 17 Oct 2012

A late Helder Postiga goal saved Portugal from an embarrassing defeat on the night Cristiano Ronaldo won his 100th cap as they drew 1-1 with Northern Ireland in World Cup Group F qualifying on Tuesday

Cristiano Ronaldo
Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo reacts during the 2014 World Cup qualifying soccer match against Northern Ireland at the Dragon Stadium in Porto October 16, 2012. (Photo: REUTERS)

Aberdeen winger Niall McGinn gave the Irish a shock lead when he made the most of a fast counter attack in the 30th minute.

Postiga then grabbed the equaliser with 11 minutes to go on a rain-drenched pitch at the Dragao Stadium.

Portugal now have seven points from four games, five adrift of group leaders Russia. The Irish are on two points.

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