Trincão rescues Portugal v Ireland: Martínez's message to him | OneFootball

Roberto Martínez brought on Francisco Trincão in the 62nd minute of Portugal vs. Ireland, and the Sporting forward provided an assist for the goal.

Francisco Trincão started the Portugal vs. Ireland match on the bench, but was introduced in the 62nd minute. The Sporting winger unlocked the game with a superb assist in the 90+1st minute and, after the final whistle, revealed what Roberto Martínez asked of him at the moment of the substitution.

“That’s what the game was about. We knew Ireland defended very well, they’re very intense in duels, and they defended very well inside the box. It ended up being a game of patience,” he said, explaining what Roberto Martínez asked him to do: “He told me to take up my usual positions and put into practice my quality and what I’ve been doing so far.”

Asked whether Rúben Neves’ goal had special meaning in memory of Diogo Jota, the Sporting forward admitted: “Of course Rúben is always special, but anyone… in the 21st minute I was off the pitch and feeling the fans’ support, it’s always very beautiful. This group is more united than ever and now we have to win the next game.”

Portugal return to action on Tuesday, October 14, against Hungary. The match is part of the 2026 World Cup qualifying phase and is scheduled to kick off at 7:45 p.m. at Estádio José Alvalade, Sporting’s home ground

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇵🇹 here.