"It was the best atmosphere we've had since the Shane Long goal against Germany [in 2015]. We don't get moments like this very often," he said. "It was good to have a good night for once. I didn't really know how to react afterwards, because we're so used to just being kind of miserable after a game, we didn't know what to do. It was great."
"Cathal Cummins from Carlow, who was waiting for his Budapest flight at Dublin Airport, said he expected a draw but the atmosphere was "electric" after the win. "Young people, old people, middle people, just jumping up and down, hugging each other, it was crazy. Really good atmosphere," he said. He hopes the Portugal win will give the Irish team "a lot of confidence" for the match in Budapest, and he would like to see a 1-0 win for Ireland."
Fans departed Dublin Airport for Budapest after a thrilling Ireland victory over Portugal, with high spirits and plans to celebrate regardless of the next match outcome. Supporters described an electric atmosphere of all ages embracing, jumping and hugging, and compared the occasion to rare historic moments. Many booked or adjusted travel plans to attend the Budapest game, while some regulars attend every Irish match. Groups planned to enjoy the city and have pints after the game, and supporters expressed hope that the Portugal win will boost the national team's confidence for the upcoming clash with Hungary.
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