As it happened: Ruben Neves strikes in injury time as Portugal defeat battling Ireland

Caoimhin Kelleher produced a brilliant penalty save to deny Ronaldo in the second half.

LATE WINNER: Rúben Neves of Portugal scores his side's winner in injury time. Pic: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile.

Sat, 11 Oct, 2025 - 21:49

Andrew Horgan and John Fallon, Estádio José Alvalade

FULL TIME: Portugal 1 Republic of Ireland 0

9.41pm Heartbreaking for Ireland. Brilliant effort but in the end Neves strikes late to ensure Portugal make it three wins out of three, while Ireland remain on one point after three games.

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