Overview
- Bruno Fernandes netted a hat-trick, converting penalties in both halves, with Joao Neves also scoring three in the 9-1 victory in Porto.
- Renato Veiga, Goncalo Ramos and Francisco Conceicao added goals after Armenia briefly drew level through Eduard Sperstian.
- Cristiano Ronaldo missed the match after a VAR review in the Ireland loss upgraded an on-field yellow to a straight red for an off-the-ball clash with Dara O'Shea.
- A disciplinary committee could increase the punishment, and Portuguese football chiefs are reportedly preparing an appeal to reduce any ban that might carry into the World Cup.
- Portugal coach Roberto Martinez said the incident looked worse than it was and emphasized the team can win without absentees, as England manager Thomas Tuchel warned his players to avoid red cards.