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Tears for Cristian but Fenerbahce recover from missed penalty to beat Benfica
FENERBAHCE midfielder Cristian was in tears after a missing a penalty last night.
Korkmaz’s goal was no less than Fenerbahce deserved as they hit the woodwork three times in taking the game to Benfica
But the Brazilian midfielder was crying tears of joy when team-mate Egeman Korkmaz headed home 18 minutes from time to give the Istanbul club the chance to reach their first European final.
Korkmaz’s goal was no less than Fenerbahce deserved as they hit the woodwork three times in taking the game to Benfica.
It looked as if they would never score, especially when Gokhan Gonul was brought down by Ola John only for Cristian’s spot-kick to rebound off the base of a post.
Moussa Sow headed against the bar and ex-Liverpool team-mates Raul Meireles and Dirk Kuyt – who also hit a post after the break – kept Fener ticking over.
Benfica’s one threatening moment came when substitute Nicolas Gaitan curled a 25-yard effort against a post.