FIFA World Cup Qualifying - UEFA

Republic of Ireland vs Portugal, 2026 World Cup Qualifying - UEFA, Group Stage

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Republic of Ireland
  • 17': Troy Parrott
  • 45': Troy Parrott
FT
2 - 0
Portugal
  • Red Card 61': Cristiano Ronaldo

Ireland shock Portugal as Ronaldo sees red in WCQ

Cristiano Ronaldo was sent off as Troy Parrott fired the Republic of Ireland to a sensational 2-0 victory over Portugal to set up a World Cup qualifier showdown with Hungary.

Match Timeline

  • 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
  • 0': First Half begins.
  • 2': Attempt saved. Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Caoimhín Kelleher (Republic of Ireland). Assisted by João Félix.
  • 4': Corner, Portugal. Conceded by Liam Scales.
  • 6': Attempt blocked. Vitinha (Portugal) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by João Félix.
  • 6': Handball by Josh Cullen (Republic of Ireland).
  • 8': Attempt blocked. Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
  • 8': Corner, Portugal. Conceded by Dara O'Shea.
  • 10': Attempt missed. Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal) right footed shot from the right side of the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by João Cancelo.
  • 17': Corner, Republic of Ireland. Conceded by Rúben Neves.
  • 17': Goal! Republic of Ireland 1, Portugal 0. Troy Parrott (Republic of Ireland) header from very close range to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Liam Scales with a headed pass following a corner.
  • 19': Dara O'Shea (Republic of Ireland) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 19': Foul by João Cancelo (Portugal).
  • 19': João Cancelo (Portugal) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
  • 19': Attempt saved. Finn Azaz (Republic of Ireland) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Diogo Costa (Portugal). Assisted by Chiedozie Ogbene.
  • 26': Attempt saved. Rúben Neves (Portugal) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Caoimhín Kelleher (Republic of Ireland). Assisted by Vitinha.
  • 27': Attempt missed. Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal) left footed shot from the left side of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Gonçalo Inácio.
  • 28': Foul by João Félix (Portugal).
  • 28': Josh Cullen (Republic of Ireland) wins a free kick on the right wing.
  • 28': Offside, Republic of Ireland. Jake O'Brien is caught offside.
  • 31': Attempt missed. João Neves (Portugal) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Rúben Neves.
  • 35': Attempt blocked. João Félix (Portugal) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Cristiano Ronaldo.
  • 36': Attempt missed. Troy Parrott (Republic of Ireland) left footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Nathan Collins.
  • 37': Attempt missed. João Félix (Portugal) header from the centre of the box is just a bit too high. Assisted by Rúben Dias with a cross.
  • 37': Chiedozie Ogbene (Republic of Ireland) hits the right post with a right footed shot from the left side of the box. Assisted by Dara O'Shea.
  • 38': Foul by Finn Azaz (Republic of Ireland).
  • 38': Rúben Dias (Portugal) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 38': Finn Azaz (Republic of Ireland) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
  • 39': Attempt saved. Vitinha (Portugal) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom right corner by Caoimhín Kelleher (Republic of Ireland).
  • 39': Attempt blocked. João Félix (Portugal) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
  • 39': Corner, Portugal. Conceded by Josh Cullen.
  • 40': Offside, Portugal. Diogo Dalot is caught offside.
  • 41': Attempt blocked. Finn Azaz (Republic of Ireland) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
  • 43': Corner, Portugal. Conceded by Dara O'Shea.
  • 44': Attempt blocked. João Félix (Portugal) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
  • 44': Attempt blocked. Diogo Dalot (Portugal) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
  • 44': Corner, Portugal. Conceded by Nathan Collins.
  • 44': Attempt missed. João Félix (Portugal) right footed shot from the centre of the box is too high following a corner.
  • 45': Goal! Republic of Ireland 2, Portugal 0. Troy Parrott (Republic of Ireland) right footed shot from the left side of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Dara O'Shea.
  • 45': Fourth official has announced 1 minutes of added time.
  • 45'+1': Rúben Dias (Portugal) is shown the yellow card.
  • 45'+1': Jack Taylor (Republic of Ireland) is shown the yellow card.
  • 45'+4': Corner, Portugal. Conceded by Jack Taylor.
  • 45'+4': Attempt blocked. Diogo Dalot (Portugal) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by João Cancelo.
  • 45'+4': Corner, Portugal. Conceded by Nathan Collins.
  • 45'+4': First Half ends, Republic of Ireland 2, Portugal 0.
  • 45': Second Half begins Republic of Ireland 2, Portugal 0.
  • 45': Substitution, Portugal. Nélson Semedo replaces João Cancelo.
  • 45': Substitution, Portugal. Renato Veiga replaces Gonçalo Inácio.
  • 47': Corner, Portugal. Conceded by Nathan Collins.
  • 47': Attempt missed. Vitinha (Portugal) right footed shot from very close range misses to the left following a corner.
  • 50': Attempt blocked. Vitinha (Portugal) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Rúben Neves.
  • 52': Offside, Portugal. Diogo Dalot is caught offside.
  • 54': Attempt missed. Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Nélson Semedo.
  • 55': Corner, Portugal. Conceded by Dara O'Shea.
  • 58': Foul by Chiedozie Ogbene (Republic of Ireland).
  • 58': Rúben Dias (Portugal) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 59': Dara O'Shea (Republic of Ireland) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 59': Foul by Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal).
  • 60': VAR Decision: Card upgraded Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal).
  • 61': Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal) is shown the red card for violent conduct.
  • 63': Substitution, Portugal. Trincão replaces Bernardo Silva.
  • 63': Substitution, Portugal. Rafael Leão replaces João Félix.
  • 63': Attempt blocked. Chiedozie Ogbene (Republic of Ireland) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Troy Parrott.
  • 64': Corner, Republic of Ireland. Conceded by Renato Veiga.
  • 64': Attempt blocked. Dara O'Shea (Republic of Ireland) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Josh Cullen with a cross.
  • 66': Chiedozie Ogbene (Republic of Ireland) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 66': Foul by Rafael Leão (Portugal).
  • 67': Foul by Liam Scales (Republic of Ireland).
  • 67': Nélson Semedo (Portugal) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 68': Substitution, Republic of Ireland. Adam Idah replaces Troy Parrott.
  • 68': Substitution, Republic of Ireland. Conor Coventry replaces Jack Taylor.
  • 75': Attempt blocked. Finn Azaz (Republic of Ireland) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Chiedozie Ogbene.
  • 75': Corner, Republic of Ireland. Conceded by Rúben Neves.
  • 76': Attempt missed. Nathan Collins (Republic of Ireland) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Liam Scales with a headed pass following a corner.
  • 76': Attempt missed. Conor Coventry (Republic of Ireland) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left following a corner.
  • 76': Corner, Republic of Ireland. Conceded by Diogo Dalot.
  • 76': Offside, Republic of Ireland. Chiedozie Ogbene is caught offside.
  • 77': Foul by Diogo Dalot (Portugal).
  • 77': Séamus Coleman (Republic of Ireland) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 78': Substitution, Portugal. Gonçalo Ramos replaces João Neves.
  • 78': Chiedozie Ogbene (Republic of Ireland) wins a free kick on the right wing.
  • 78': Foul by Diogo Dalot (Portugal).
  • 79': Substitution, Republic of Ireland. Festy Ebosele replaces Finn Azaz.
  • 79': Attempt missed. Jake O'Brien (Republic of Ireland) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Josh Cullen with a cross following a set piece situation.
  • 84': Corner, Republic of Ireland. Conceded by Nélson Semedo.
  • 85': Attempt missed. Chiedozie Ogbene (Republic of Ireland) left footed shot from the left side of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Dara O'Shea.
  • 86': Substitution, Republic of Ireland. Mikey Johnston replaces Chiedozie Ogbene.
  • 86': Liam Scales (Republic of Ireland) is shown the yellow card.
  • 86': Substitution, Republic of Ireland. Jimmy Dunne replaces Liam Scales.
  • 87': Attempt blocked. Diogo Dalot (Portugal) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Nélson Semedo.
  • 88': Attempt saved. Gonçalo Ramos (Portugal) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner by Caoimhín Kelleher (Republic of Ireland).
  • 88': Corner, Portugal. Conceded by Caoimhín Kelleher.
  • 89': Attempt blocked. Trincão (Portugal) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Nélson Semedo.
  • 89': Attempt blocked. Renato Veiga (Portugal) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Vitinha.
  • 90': Attempt blocked. Mikey Johnston (Republic of Ireland) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
  • 90': Fourth official has announced 7 minutes of added time.
  • 90'+1': Offside, Republic of Ireland. Festy Ebosele is caught offside.
  • 90'+2': Attempt blocked. Diogo Dalot (Portugal) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Rúben Dias with a cross.
  • 90'+2': Attempt missed. Renato Veiga (Portugal) left footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left.
  • 90'+3': Attempt saved. Rúben Neves (Portugal) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Caoimhín Kelleher (Republic of Ireland). Assisted by Vitinha.
  • 90'+4': Attempt missed. Gonçalo Ramos (Portugal) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Vitinha.
  • 90'+5': Attempt missed. Gonçalo Ramos (Portugal) header from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Vitinha with a cross.
  • 90'+6': Foul by Festy Ebosele (Republic of Ireland).
  • 90'+6': Nélson Semedo (Portugal) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 90'+8': Second Half ends, Republic of Ireland 2, Portugal 0.
  • 0': Match ends, Republic of Ireland 2, Portugal 0.

Statistics

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6 Fouls 5
2 Yellow Cards 3
1 Red Cards 0
2 Offsides 3
10 Corner Kicks 5
1 Saves 5
77.3 Possession 22.7
27 SHOTS 14
5 ON GOAL 3
0.2 On Target % 0.2
0 Penalty Goals 0
0 Penalty Kicks Taken 0
732 Accurate Passes 165
798 Passes 234
0.9 Pass Completion % 0.7
4 Accurate Crosses 7
29 Crosses 8
0.1 Cross % 0.9
19 Long Balls 54
11 Accurate Long Balls 18
0.6 Long Balls % 0.3
12 Blocked Shots 5
10 Effective Tackles 6
15 Tackles 8
0.7 Tackle % 0.8
7 Interceptions 10
10 Effective Clearances 41
10 Clearances 41

Game Information

Competition: FIFA World Cup Qualifying - UEFA

Venue: Aviva Stadium
Location: Dublin,
Attendance: 50,717

WCQ - UEFA Table

# TEAM GP GD PTS
1 Portugal 6 +13 13
2 Republic of Ireland 6 +2 10
3 Hungary 6 +1 8
4 Armenia 6 -16 3
Full Table

Line-Ups

IRL Republic of Ireland (3-4-2-1)

No. Name
1 Caoimhín Kelleher (GK)
22 Nathan Collins
4 Dara O'Shea
5 Jake O'Brien
8 Jack Taylor Yellow Card
6 Josh Cullen
3 Liam Scales
2 Seamus Coleman
7 Troy Parrott
11 Finn Azaz Yellow Card
20 Chiedozie Ogbene
Republic of Ireland Substitutes:
Festy Ebosele, Gavin Bazunu, Kevin O'Toole, John Egan, Michael Johnston, Adam Idah, Conor Coventry, Johnny Kenny, Andy Moran, Mark Travers, Jimmy Dunne, Jamie McGrath.

POR Portugal (4-3-3)

No. Name
1 Diogo Costa (GK)
14 Gonçalo Inacio
3 Rúben Dias Yellow Card
5 Diogo Dalot
20 João Cancelo Yellow Card
21 Rúben Neves
23 Vitinha
15 João Neves
7 Cristiano Ronaldo Red Card
11 João Félix
10 Bernardo Silva
Portugal Substitutes:
Nélson Semedo, Renato Veiga, Francisco Conceição, Matheus Nunes, Rafael Leão, João Carvalho, João Palhinha, Francisco Trincão, Rui Silva, António Silva, Gonçalo Ramos, Carlos Forbs.

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