US EditionCristiano Ronaldo Reacts with 5-Word Message as Ruben Neves Rescues Team with Late Winner After Portugal Captain Missed Penalty
Ruben Neves scored his first international goal in stoppage time to secure Portugal’s third consecutive World Cup qualifying win, keeping them five points clear at the top, officials said.
- On October 11, 2025, Portugal national football team beat the Republic of Ireland national football team 1-0 at Estádio José Alvalade, Lisbon, as Rúben Neves scored in stoppage time to preserve their 100% Group F record.
- Heimir Hallgrimsson's Ireland defended deeply to frustrate Portugal, but the Republic of Ireland national football team remains precarious with one point from three matches in Group F.
- After Cristiano Ronaldo's penalty was saved by Caoimhín Kelleher, Ireland limited Portugal to six shots on target from 30 overall, highlighting their defensive resilience.
- Without key midfielder Josh Cullen, Republic of Ireland national football team must beat Armenia national football team in Dublin on Tuesday to keep play-off hopes alive.
- Wearing No 21, Rúben Neves dedicated his first international goal to the late Diogo Jota, kissing the No 21 shirt and pointing to the sky in Portugal's first home match since Jota's death.
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‘Ireland were a wounded team’ – Portugal boss Roberto Martinez identifies improvement in Heimir Hallgrimsson's team
Roberto Martinez believes that his Portugal side deserved their win at home to Ireland despite needing a late, late show from Ruben Neves to secure the points that leaves Portugal in position to seal World Cup qualification on Tuesday.
Portugal's team won a valuable 1-0 victory against Ireland this Saturday 11 October at the José Alvalade Stadium, for the European Qualifiers heading for the 2026 World Cup.
Ruben Neves' Stoppage-Time Heroics Preserve Portugal's Perfect Record | Sports-Games
Ruben Neves' Stoppage-Time Heroics Preserve Portugal's Perfect Record Ruben Neves scored a dramatic late goal, leading Portugal to a 1-0 victory over Ireland, maintaining their unblemished record in World Cup qualifying Group F. Portugal now leads the group by five points over Hungary, whom they will host next.The last-minute header by Neves was his first international goal, an emotional tribute to close friend Diogo Jota, recently deceased in a…
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