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EURO 2024 Qualifier Match Report Soccer

Parrott powers Ireland to vital win over Portugal as Ronaldo sees red

November 13, 2025 admin 0 Comments 2026 World Cup, 2026 World Cup qualification, 2026 World Cup qualification draw, 2026 World Cup qualifier, 2026 World Cup qualifiers, 2026 World Cup qualifiers draw, Aviva, Aviva Stadium, Cristiano Ronaldo, European Qualfication, FIFA 2026 World Cup, Glenn Nyberg, Heimir Hallgrímsson, Heimir Hallgrímsson Ireland, Heimir Hallgrímsson Republic of Ireland, International Soccer, Ireland 2-0 Portugal, Ireland v Portugal, Irish soccer, Irish soccer manager, Irish soccer news, Irish soccer squad, Irish soccer team, Irish soccer team news, Portugal, Portugal soccer, Portugal soccer news, Portugal v Ireland, Portugal v Republic of Ireland, Portuguese soccer, Portuguese soccer news, Republic of Ireland, Republic of Ireland 2-0 Portugal, Republic of Ireland soccer, Republic of Ireland soccer news, Republic of Ireland v Portugal, Roberto Martinez, Soccer, Soccer news, The Aviva, Troy Parrott, UEFA, World Cup 2026

A first half brace from Troy Parrott powered Ireland to a vital victory over Portugal to keep their dreams of World Cup qualification alive. Cristiano Ronaldo received his first red card at international level for a petulant elbow on Dara O’Shea in the second half as Ireland defended heroically to secure the three points. Portugal knew a win would secure their place at the finals but they must now seal their place on Sunday against Armenia.

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2026 World Cup Qualifier Match Report Soccer

Portugal strike late to break Irish hearts

October 11, 2025 admin 0 Comments 2026 World Cup, 2026 World Cup qualification, 2026 World Cup qualification draw, 2026 World Cup qualifier, 2026 World Cup qualifiers, 2026 World Cup qualifiers draw, Estadio Jose Alvalade, European Qualfication, FIFA 2026 World Cup, Heimir Hallgrímsson, Heimir Hallgrímsson Ireland, Heimir Hallgrímsson Republic of Ireland, International Soccer, Ireland v Portugal, Irish soccer, Irish soccer manager, Irish soccer news, Irish soccer squad, Irish soccer team, Irish soccer team news, Portugal, Portugal 1-0 Ireland, Portugal 1-0 Republic of Ireland, Portugal soccer, Portugal soccer news, Portugal v Ireland, Portugal v Republic of Ireland, Portuguese soccer, Portuguese soccer news, Republic of Ireland, Republic of Ireland soccer, Republic of Ireland soccer news, Republic of Ireland v Portugal, Roberto Martinez, Ruben Neves, Soccer, Soccer news, UEFA, World Cup 2026

Ireland’s woes continued in Portugal as an injury-time goal proved the difference as Heimir Hallgrimsson’s side were narrowly edged out in Lisbon, losing 1-0 at the Jose Alvalade Stadium. A brave and battling performance eventually counted for nothing as the home side, once again, broke Irish hearts in added time thanks to Ruben Neves’ powerful header.

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2022 World Cup Qualifier Match Report Soccer

Ronaldo rescues Portugal leaving Ireland heartbroken

September 1, 2021September 1, 2021 admin 0 Comments 2022 World Cup, 2022 World Cup Qualification, 2022 World Cup Qualifier, 2022 World Cup qualifiers, Cristiano Ronaldo, Estadio Algarve, Fernando Santos, Gavin Bazunu, International Soccer, Ireland, Ireland 1-2 Portugal, Ireland v Portugal, Irish soccer squad, Irish soccer team, Irish soccer team news, John Egan, Portugal 2-1 Ireland, Portugal 2-1 Republic of Ireland, Portugal v Ireland, Portugal v Republic of Ireland, Qatar 2022, Republic of Ireland, Republic of Ireland 1-2 Portugal, Republic of Ireland soccer, Republic of Ireland soccer news, Republic of Ireland v Portugal, Soccer, Soccer news, Stephen Kenny, UEFA, World Cup, World Cup Qualification, World Cup qualifiers

Cristiano Ronaldo scored a late brace to break Irish hearts as Portugal snatched a 2-1 win from the jaws of defeat. Stephen Kenny’s men put in a heroic performance taking a first half lead through a John Egan header. Brave defending had them on the brink of a famous result but Ronaldo had other plans.

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