Overview
- Troy Parrott netted both goals in Dublin, heading an opener and adding a second just before half-time in a 2-0 win.
- Cristiano Ronaldo was initially booked for elbowing Dara O’Shea before VAR prompted referee Glenn Nyberg to upgrade it to a straight red.
- Ronaldo confronted Heimir Hallgrimsson as he left the pitch, with the Ireland manager later saying the striker "complimented" him for pressuring the referee and calling the incident a moment of silliness.
- Portugal coach Roberto Martinez defended his captain, saying the dismissal was harsh and noting Ronaldo had not been sent off in 226 previous internationals.
- Hallgrimsson said Evan Ferguson has resumed training in Rome and will be assessed ahead of Sunday’s must-win qualifier in Budapest.