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Portugal Defeats Republic of Ireland in Tense Lisbon Match
Lisbon, Portugal – In a match held at the Estádio José Alvalade, Portugal defeated the Republic of Ireland in a group stage match for European World Cup Qualification. The match, officiated by Ivan Kružliak, was characterized by high ball possession by Portugal (70%) and a more intense defensive game by Ireland, reflected in the five yellow cards they received.
The first goal of the match didn’t come until the 75th minute, when Cristiano Ronaldo redeemed himself from a missed penalty moments earlier. Despite Portuguese dominance, with 30 total shots compared to Ireland’s 2, the Portuguese team struggled to convert their opportunities. The Republic of Ireland, on the other hand, showed a solid defense, although with less offensive presence. In stoppage time, Rúben Neves secured the victory for Portugal with a goal that sealed the final 2 to 0 scoreline. The match was marked by several cautions, reflecting the intensity of the game.
Substitutions portugal: at minute 46 G. Inacio came in and R. Veiga went out., at minute 61 P. Neto came in and R. Leao went out., at minute 61 Vitinha came in and N. Semedo went out., at minute 62 D. Dalot came in and Trincao went out., at minute 86 B. Fernandes came in and G. Ramos went out.
Substitutions rep. of ireland: at minute 64 F. Ebosele came in and M. Johnston went out., at minute 77 C. Ogbene came in and W. Smallbone went out., at minute 78 E. Ferguson came in and T. Parrott went out., at minute 86 S. Coleman came in and J. Egan went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Portugal
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Rep. Of Ireland
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