Rugby: Romania edge Portugal
Portugal were denied their first World Cup win as Romania came from behind to edge a keenly fought Pool C match.
Romania made a host of mistakes in the opening half and Joaquim Ferreira went over to put Portugal ahead in Toulouse.
Portugal were strong in defence but their resistance was broken when Marius Tincu barged over with 16 minutes left.
Goncalo Malheiro put Portugal back in front with a penalty but Romania sealed the win through Florin Corodeanu’s close-range try late on.
Portugal, playing in their first World Cup, had suffered heavy defeats in their opening three games but fancied their chances of victory following an error-strewn display by their opponents.
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