Ricardo Pereira

:For the Portuguese comedian see Ricardo de Araújo Pereira

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Ricardo Pereira, usually referred to simply as Ricardo (full name Ricardo Alexandre Martins Soares Pereira; born February 11, 1976 in Montijo), is a Portuguese football player.

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February 11 - 1976 - Montijo - Portuguese - Football

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As a goalkeeper, Ricardo was the hero of Boavista FC's European campaign in 2003, making a string of saves as his team reached the semifinals of the UEFA Cup.

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Goalkeeper - Boavista FC - 2003 - UEFA Cup

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He now plays at Sporting Lisbon at club level and is the first-choice goalkeeper for Portugal, after displacing Vítor Baía, and made his international debut in 2001 against the Republic of Ireland.

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Sporting Lisbon - Portugal - Vítor Baía - 2001 - Republic of Ireland

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In the quarterfinals of {{Ec2|2004}} against England, Ricardo was one of Portugal's heroes in their win on penalties. With the penalty shootout tied 5-5, he first saved the shot of Darius Vassell after taking his gloves off, and then put a penalty past England keeper David James to send Portugal to the semifinals.

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England - Penalties - Darius Vassell - David James

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