"This is probably the best night I have had in my entire life, I have no words to describe it. We all know how important this game was for us, particularly after the other result tonight. I am overwhelmed. I don't know what words to use, but I am over the moon."
"He [Ronaldo] lost his focus a little bit and maybe it was the fans as well. He was frustrated and reacted in a way he knows he shouldn't. He said that to me walking away [about Hallgrimsson's comments about the referee before the game], told me it was a clever thing to do and blamed the referee or"
Troy Parrott scored both goals in a 2-0 win for the Republic of Ireland over Portugal in Dublin, moving Ireland three points behind Portugal and one behind Hungary in Group F. The 23-year-old became the third-youngest Irish player to score more than once in a competitive international. Cristiano Ronaldo received a straight red card for elbowing Dara O'Shea, his first red in 226 matches, leaving Portugal with ten men. Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson said Ronaldo lost focus, was frustrated and reacted improperly, and noted Ronaldo blamed the referee.
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