Ferguson header keeps Ireland's World Cup hopes alive

However, Hungary's late equaliser in Portugal dampened Irish joy
Ferguson header keeps Ireland's World Cup hopes alive

NET GAINS: Evan Ferguson heads home Ireland's winning goal. Pic: Ryan Byrne/Inpho

Tue, 14 Oct, 2025 - 22:16
John Fallon

World Cup 2026 qualifier: Ireland 1 Armenia 0

Armenia could point to previous red card decisions in Dublin as unjust turning points but can have no complaints about the one which shuttled Ireland to an essential victory.

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