Daniel McDonnell: Ronaldo and Portugal’s golden oldies stand test of extra time as tears turn to joy

Portugal's Pepe and Cristiano Ronaldo celebrate after the match

Daniel McDonnell

The pained expression on the face of the Portuguese old timer was evident as his nightmare unfolded.

No, not that one. While the images that go around the world from a dramatic night in Frankfurt will centre on Cristiano Ronaldo’s emotional turmoil, the 39-year-old bouncing back from mourning his extra-time penalty miss to score in the shootout, this game turned on another moment.