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2016 Uefa European Championship (Euro 2016)
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Instant karma as Ronaldo misses from the spot against Austria just days after castigating Iceland

Portugal star had late penalty to win match but hit post - then had a goal ruled off for offside

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Portugal's forward Cristiano Ronaldo reacts after he missed from the spot. AFP PHOTO / MARTIN BUREAU
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Cristiano Ronaldo missed a second-half penalty as Portugal stumbled to a second straight draw at Euro 2016 on Saturday after a frustrating 0-0 stalemate against Group F rivals Austria in Paris.

Ronaldo set a new Portuguese record with his 128th international cap, surpassing the mark previously shared with Luis Figo, but the occasion will be better remembered for the Real Madrid superstar hitting the post with a 79th-minute penalty.

Hungary, who salvaged a point in a 1-1 draw with Iceland, are the surprise group leaders with a game to play, while Austria must win their final match to avoid exiting prematurely.

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Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal hits the post from a penalty EPA/SRDJAN SUKI EDITORIAL USE ONLY
Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal hits the post from a penalty EPA/SRDJAN SUKI EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Coach Fernando Santos sought to reinvigorate his team after a disappointing 1-1 draw with Iceland, drafting in Ricardo Quaresma to form an attacking trident with Ronaldo and Nani.

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William Carvalho was handed a start in central midfield, while Austria coach Marcel Koller made three changes, two enforced, with Sebastian Prodl, Stefan Ilsanker and Marcel Sabitzer all coming into the side beaten 2-0 by Hungary on Tuesday.

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