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June 21, 2006

Update: Fall River soccer fans cheer a winning Portugal / Photo

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Mexico's goalie Oswaldo Sanchez is unable to stop a shot by Portugal's Maniche (unseen) for a goal during the Portugal v. Mexico 2006 World Cup Group D soccer match today.

FALL RIVER, Mass. -- Dozens of soccer fans routing for Portugal in the bar Academica went wild this morning when their team scored a goal to take the lead against Mexico in just the sixth minute of play, restaurant worker Jaime Cabral said.

Young and old, retired and employed, the Portuguese community gathered to enjoy the game, Cabral said. Manny Raposa, watching the game in the bar, could barely carry on a telephone conversation a few minutes later, saying there’s just “so much noise” in the place.

“Everyone is so happy,” Raposa said.

Then, in the 24th minute of play, Portugal scored the second goal of the game on a penalty kick by Simao Sabrosa following a hand ball by the Mexican team’s captain.

Mexico scored its first goal in the 29th minute. At the half, it remained 2-1, Portugal.

And that's how it ended, with a win for Portugal, who advances to the second round of World Cup Play. Even though it lost, Mexico also advances to the round of 16.

Posted by Kate Bramson  at 12:15 PM | Permalink

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