Ronaldo denied by woodwork

CRISTIANO RONALDO cut a frustrated figure after being denied by the woodwork and picking up a booking in Portugal’s scoreless draw against the Ivory Coast yesterday.

The 25-year-old, who has not scored for his country in 16 months, crashed a long-range effort against the post with 11 minutes gone shortly after being cautioned.

Ronaldo was confronted by Ivorian defender Guy Demel after Uruguayan referee Jorge Larrionda had waved away his claims for a foul as he surged forward, and both men were cautioned.