Romania snatch late victory

Romania 14 Portugal 10

Romania snatch late victory
Tue, 25 Sep, 2007 - 20:51

Romania 14 Portugal 10

Romania snatched a late victory to condemn plucky Portugal to the wooden spoon in World Cup Pool C and deny veteran hooker Joaquim Ferreira a fairytale finish to his career.

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