Euro 2016: Ronaldo misses penalty, scores with fan

Published : Jun 19, 2016, 09:03 AM ISTUpdated : Mar 31, 2018, 06:50 PM IST
Euro 2016: Ronaldo misses penalty, scores with fan

Synopsis


There was relief for Austria and joy for those who like to see superstars cut down to size after Cristiano Ronaldo missed a penalty and a chance to go into the European Championship record books on Saturday.
 

 

Portugal won a spot kick in the 79th minute of their Group F match against Austria. Goalkeeper Robert Almer dived the wrong way but Ronaldo crashed his shot against the post.

The 31-year-old holder of multiple scoring records looked to the heavens in disbelief. He just needs one goal in the tournament to become the first player to score at four European Championship finals.

Minutes later Ronaldo got the ball in the net but was offside. He also had a golden chance in the first half but put his header too close to Almer.

The game ended goalless, Austrian fans were chanting "Messi, Messi" and Ronaldo was already the talk of the Twittersphere when he started to walk off clearly frustrated.

 

 

But the night of surprises was still not over.

One man managed to get past the Parc des Princes security and ran up to the Portuguese star. Ronaldo held back his disappointment and waited while the spectator his telephone to take a selfie. Security guards also stood and watched.

 


Once the picture was taken however, the spectator was taken away, crying with happiness.

 

 

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