Unable to find gaps, Italy elected to go for the posts on penalty chances, much to the displeasure of the crowd, and Bortolussi booted over another straightforward chance in the 34th.
Portugal, struggling to make any headway against Italy's fast-rushing defense, finally forced play into Italy's 22, where Goncalo Uva pulled in lineout ball, flyhalf Duarte Cardoso Pinto made the initial break, and the ball was quickly passed right. Replacement midfielder Diogo Gama, on the field for only two minutes, drew the last two defenders and with both locks enjoying the overlap, Penalva took the feed for an easy run in.
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