"We have to go to Hungary with a level head, and we must win. "It's all or nothing, really. We can't go there and try to get a draw as it won't do us any good, so we need to win this game. We know it's going to be difficult, and they will know we have to win, so they will be doing everything in their power to frustrate us. We just have to take this momentum and this feel-good factor into Sunday.""
"Ronaldo's frustration eventually got the better of him when he was shown a straight red for elbowing Dara O'Shea, an incident Ogbene believes was testament to the stubborn efforts of his team-mates. "Frustration can kick in and happen to the best of us," he added. "Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the best players in the world, if not the best, and it happened to him, but that's credit to the boys and how they defended.""
Republic of Ireland sit third in Group F, one point behind Hungary and three behind leaders Portugal. Ireland secured a 2-0 victory over Portugal at the Aviva Stadium thanks to Troy Parrott's brace. Only a win in Budapest will keep Ireland's qualification hopes alive. The team must approach the match focused and play for victory rather than a draw. A strong defensive display contained Cristiano Ronaldo and led to his straight red for elbowing Dara O'Shea. The squad aims to carry momentum and a feel-good factor into the crucial away fixture.
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