Match report

Portugal Secures Crucial Win Against Rep. Of Ireland 1-0 in World Cup Qualifiers

Portugal
Portugal
1–0
FT
Rep. Of Ireland
Rep. Of Ireland
Oct 11, 2025

Portugal secured a vital 1-0 victory over Rep. Of Ireland in a World Cup Qualifiers match, thanks to a late goal from Rúben Neves. The match was characterized by intense defensive play from both sides, with Ireland's goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher making crucial saves. Despite a strong showing, Rep. Of Ireland was unable to find an equalizer as Portugal's defense held firm.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Portugal 1-0 Rep. Of Ireland
  • • Goal: Rúben Neves (90' + 6)
  • • Yellow cards: F. Ebosele (18'), Bruno Fernandes (68'), Caoimhin Kelleher (71'), J. Molumby (76'), R. Manning (84'), J. Cullen (87'), Bernardo Silva (90' + 6)
  • • Substitutions: G. Inacio for Renato Veiga (46'), Vitinha for N. Semedo (61'), P. Neto for R. Leao (61'), D. Dalot for Trincao (62')

Lineups

Portugal

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 D. Costa (G)
  • 5 D. Dalot (D)
  • 3 R. Dias (D)
  • 14 G. Inacio (D)
  • 19 N. Mendes (D)
  • 21 R. Neves (M)
  • 23 Vitinha (M)
  • 18 P. Neto (M)
  • 8 B. Fernandes (M)
  • 10 B. Silva (M)
  • 7 C. Ronaldo (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 J. Sa
  • 22 R. Silva
  • 2 N. Semedo
  • 4 A. Silva
  • 6 J. Palhinha
  • 9 G. Ramos
  • 11 P. Goncalves
  • 13 R. Veiga
  • 15 M. Nunes
  • 16 Trincao
  • 17 R. Leao
  • 20 F. Conceicao

Rep. Of Ireland

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 C. Kelleher (G)
  • 5 J. O'Brien (D)
  • 22 N. Collins (D)
  • 4 D. O'Shea (D)
  • 2 S. Coleman (M)
  • 6 J. Cullen (M)
  • 8 J. Molumby (M)
  • 3 R. Manning (M)
  • 21 F. Ebosele (F)
  • 20 C. Ogbene (F)
  • 9 E. Ferguson (F)

Substitutes

  • 16 G. Bazunu
  • 23 M. Travers
  • 7 T. Parrott
  • 10 A. Idah
  • 11 F. Azaz
  • 12 J. Dunne
  • 13 W. Ferry
  • 14 J. Taylor
  • 15 J. Egan
  • 17 K. McAteer
  • 18 W. Smallbone
  • 19 M. Johnston

Timeline

  1. Rep. Of Ireland
    18' Rep. Of Ireland Card · Yellow Card
    F. Ebosele

    Foul

  2. Portugal
    46' Portugal subst · Substitution 1
    Off: G. Inacio · On: Renato Veiga
  3. Portugal
    61' Portugal subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Vitinha · On: N. Semedo
  4. Portugal
    61' Portugal subst · Substitution 3
    Off: P. Neto · On: R. Leao
  5. Portugal
    62' Portugal subst · Substitution 4
    Off: D. Dalot · On: Trincao
  6. Rep. Of Ireland
    64' Rep. Of Ireland subst · Substitution 1
    Off: F. Ebosele · On: Michael Johnston
  7. Portugal
    68' Portugal Card · Yellow Card
    Bruno Fernandes

    Foul

  8. Rep. Of Ireland
    71' Rep. Of Ireland Card · Yellow Card
    Caoimhin Kelleher

    Time wasting

  9. Rep. Of Ireland
    76' Rep. Of Ireland Card · Yellow Card
    J. Molumby

    Argument

  10. Rep. Of Ireland
    77' Rep. Of Ireland subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Ogbene · On: W. Smallbone
  11. Rep. Of Ireland
    78' Rep. Of Ireland subst · Substitution 3
    Off: E. Ferguson · On: T. Parrott
  12. Rep. Of Ireland
    84' Rep. Of Ireland Card · Yellow Card
    R. Manning

    Time wasting

  13. Portugal
    86' Portugal subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Bruno Fernandes · On: G. Ramos
  14. Rep. Of Ireland
    86' Rep. Of Ireland subst · Substitution 4
    Off: S. Coleman · On: J. Egan
  15. Rep. Of Ireland
    87' Rep. Of Ireland Card · Yellow Card
    J. Cullen

    Foul

  16. Portugal
    90'+6 Portugal Card · Yellow Card
    Bernardo Silva

    Foul

  17. Portugal
    90' Portugal Goal · Normal Goal
    Rúben Neves · Assist: Trincao

Match Stats

Stat Portugal Rep. Of Ireland
Fouls 30 2
Pass Accuracy 92% 77%
Offsides 4 4
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 30 2
Corners 9 0
Total Passes 674 294
Yellow Cards 2 5
Blocked Shots 8 1
Shots on Target 6 0
xG 3.74 0.10
Shots off Target 16 1
Possession 70% 30%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 618 226
Shots Inside Box 17 1
Saves 0 5
Shots Outside Box 13 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The match turned decisively in Portugal's favor when Rúben Neves scored the only goal in the 90th minute + 6 seconds, sealing the victory for the home team.
  • ▸ Rep. Of Ireland received multiple yellow cards, including three in the last 15 minutes, which could have affected their momentum and discipline.