"A mix-up between goalkeeper Ron Springett and Bobby Robson let Portugal in for the first goal of the match just after half-time in a World Cup qualifier played in extreme heat. Ron Flowers crashed in the vital equalizer nine minutes from the end with a free-kick that took a slight deflection on the way into the net. The Portuguese side was adorned with eight players from the exceptional Benfica team, including magnificent goalkeeper Costa Pereira who pulled off a series of stunning saves to prevent England from getting the victory their more enterprising play deserved. Skipper Johnny Haynes was once again the main inspiration with his precise passes from a midfield command post."
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