Overview
- Ireland struck first when Troy Parrott headed in after Liam Scales redirected a Josh Cullen corner at the back post.
- Parrott doubled the advantage by finishing at the near post after a long ball from Dara O’Shea released him in behind.
- Portugal have dominated possession and created chances through Vitinha, João Félix and Cristiano Ronaldo, with Caoimhin Kelleher making key saves.
- Roberto Martínez named a star-studded XI featuring Ronaldo, Bernardo Silva and João Félix, while Heimir Hallgrímsson set Ireland up in a 5-4-1 with Parrott leading the line.
- Kick-off was at 7.45pm at a full Aviva Stadium under Swedish referee Glenn Nyberg, with Ireland needing a result to stay in the qualification race.