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World Cup 2010, Spain Vs. Portugal: Ricardo Costa Shown Red For Elbow On Joan Capdevilla

by Richard Farley
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Ricardo Costa has been shown a straight red card near the end of Portugal’s match with Spain.

Risen for a cross from the left flank, Costa swung his left arm, hitting Joan Capdevilla in the side of the head with his elbow. In the 89th minute, Costa was dismissed, leaving Portugal to play out the matches’ last minutes down a man.

Spain currently leads Portugal 1-0 in the 92nd minute.

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