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Ireland Stuns Portugal with Resounding Victory in Dublin
In a match held at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin, Ireland surprised the world by defeating Portugal with a solid and efficient performance. The encounter, valid for the group stage of the European qualification for the World Cup, culminated in a result that few anticipated.
From the start, Ireland demonstrated great tactical discipline, making the most of their opportunities. T. Parrott became the hero of the night by scoring a brace (minutes 17 and 45), propelling his team to a considerable lead.
Despite Portugal’s overwhelming dominance in ball possession (77% compared to Ireland’s 23%) and a superiority in shots on goal (27 against 14), the Portuguese team failed to materialize its superiority on the scoreboard. Frustration grew in the Portuguese team, culminating in the expulsion of C. Ronaldo in the 61st minute after a red card.
The match was marked by intensity, with several cards shown by referee Glenn Nyberg. Portugal received two yellow cards (J. Cancelo and R. Dias) and one red, while Ireland saw three yellow cards (F. Azaz, L. Scales). The Irish team, despite having less possession, knew how to defend their lead and capitalize on their opportunities to the fullest.
Substitutions portugal: at minute 46 J. Cancelo came in and N. Semedo went out., at minute 46 G. Inacio came in and R. Veiga went out., at minute 63 B. Silva came in and Trincao went out., at minute 63 Joao Felix came in and R. Leao went out., at minute 78 J. Neves came in and G. Ramos went out.
Substitutions rep. of ireland: at minute 68 T. Parrott came in and A. Idah went out., at minute 68 J. Taylor came in and C. Coventry went out., at minute 79 F. Azaz came in and F. Ebosele went out., at minute 86 L. Scales came in and J. Dunne went out., at minute 86 C. Ogbene came in and M. Johnston went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Rep. Of Ireland
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Portugal
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