Stephen Kenny says Doherty 'winner' should have stood but draw shows strides Ireland have made

Matt Doherty’s stoppage-time goal – which was disallowed for a foul in the build-up by debutant Will Keane on Rui Patricio – should have counted in the eyes of Kenny.

Ireland manager Stephen Kenny and Matt Doherty after the match

Stephen Kenny felt Ireland recovered from a nervy opening to be left rueing a contentious decision that cost them a famous victory over Portugal.

Ireland were out of World Cup qualification contention with three games left but showed steady improvement against the side that will battle with Serbia in Sunday's concluding fixtures for the one automatic ticket from Group A to Qatar next year.