"Portugal's first real attack saw Ronaldo strike the base of the post from the edge of the area, and Bernardo Silva somehow failed to turn the rebound into a gaping net. Vitinha saw an attempt from distance deflect onto the top of Kelleher's net as Portugal continued to dominate possession, but Ireland made it to half-time at 0-0 as their goalkeeper made a sprawling save to keep out Ronaldo's header at his near post."
"It looked as though Portugal would lose their perfect record in Group F when Ronaldo saw a spot-kick saved by Caoimhin Kelleher, but Neves' first senior international goal broke Irish hearts at the death. Portugal's first real attack saw Ronaldo strike the base of the post from the edge of the area, and Bernardo Silva somehow failed to turn the rebound into a gaping net."
Portugal secured a 1-0 win over the Republic of Ireland thanks to Rúben Neves' stoppage-time header. Cristiano Ronaldo missed a penalty after Francisco Trincao's shot hit Dara O'Shea and a VAR review confirmed a handball. Portugal dominated possession and produced numerous attempts, including Ronaldo striking the post, Bernardo Silva missing a close rebound, and Vitinha forcing saves from Caoimhin Kelleher. Kelleher made a key penalty save by turning Ronaldo's weak spot-kick over the crossbar. In the first minute of extended stoppage time, Trincao's in-swinging cross was headed by Neves past Kelleher to preserve Portugal's perfect Group F record.
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