Ruben Neves of Portugal scores his team's first goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier match between Portugal and Republic of Ireland at Estadio Jose Alvalade on October 11, 2025 in Lisbon, Portugal.
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Neves spares Ronaldo blushes after penalty miss

Rúben Neves got Portugal out of jail with an injury-time World Cup qualifying winner against the Republic of Ireland after Cristiano Ronaldo had seen his penalty saved by Caoimhín Kelleher.
Oct 12, 2026, 05:28 am - PA

Match Timeline

PORPOR
KOHTFT
IRLIRL

Team Stats

POR
IRL

70%

Possession

30%

6

Shots on Goal

0

30

Shots

2

6

Fouls Committed

9

2

Yellow Cards

5

0

Red Cards

0

9

Corners Won

0

0

Saves

5

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