The Independent
·12 October 2025
Ireland’s World Cup hopes dealt a heartbreaking blow
Ireland’s World Cup hopes dealt a heartbreaking blow | OneFootball
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- Ruben Neves scored an injury-time winner, securing a 1-0 victory for Portugal against the Republic of Ireland in their World Cup qualifier.
- The decisive goal came after Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo had a penalty saved by Ireland's goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher.
- Ireland delivered a resilient defensive performance but ultimately left Lisbon's Jose Alvalade Stadium without any points.
- The defeat leaves the Republic of Ireland with just one point from their first three Group F matches.
- Ireland must now beat Armenia in Dublin in their next game to maintain any hope of securing a play-off spot, with midfielder Josh Cullen suspended.
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