"Rúben Neves got Portugal out of jail with an injury-time World Cup qualifying winner against the Republic of Ireland after Cristiano Ronaldo had seen his penalty saved by Caoimhín Kelleher. Just as they had done in 2021, the Portuguese left it late, Neves heading home in the first minute of stoppage time to snatch a 1-0 win, four years after Ronaldo had scored twice at the death to see off a stubborn Ireland."
"Heimir Hallgrimsson's men looked set to leave Lisbon's Jose Alvalade Stadium with a hard-fought point but ultimately did so empty-handed, although having restored a good deal of pride with a battling display which erased some of the memories of last month's defeat in Armenia. Defeat, however, leaves them staring down the barrel, with their first three Group F games having yielded just a single point."
Rúben Neves headed an injury-time winner to give Portugal a 1-0 World Cup qualifying victory over the Republic of Ireland after Cristiano Ronaldo's penalty was saved by Caoimhín Kelleher. Ireland deployed a 5-4-1 to frustrate Portugal and produced a battling display that restored pride after a recent defeat in Armenia. Portugal dominated possession and created chances through Nuno Mendes, Bruno Fernandes and Ronaldo, who hit the post. The loss leaves Ireland with one point from three Group F games and facing Armenia with midfielder Josh Cullen suspended if they are to reach the playoffs.
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