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Almer hails 'special day' as Austria thwart Portugal

The 32-year-old shot-stopper proved to be the hero for his country after making several important saves to earn his side a share of the spoils at Parc des Princes

Austria goalkeeper Robert Almer revelled in a "special day" after denying Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal in a 0-0 draw at Euro 2016.

Almer proved to be a hero between the sticks for his nation by making several key saves to keep Portugal at bay, before watching Cristiano Ronaldo miss a second-half penalty at Parc des Princes.

And afterwards the 32-year-old keeper, who was singled out by coach Marcel Koller on a night when Austria had to survive long periods of pressure, was in high spirits.