Match report

Rep. Of Ireland Stuns Portugal 2-0 in World Cup Qualification

Rep. Of Ireland
Rep. Of Ireland
2–0
FT
Portugal
Portugal
Nov 13, 2025

Rep. Of Ireland stunned the football world by defeating Portugal 2-0 in a crucial World Cup Qualification match. T. Parrott scored both goals for the Irish, with assists from L. Scales and D. O'Shea, while Cristiano Ronaldo was sent off in the 61st minute, further complicating Portugal's efforts.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Rep. Of Ireland 2–0 Portugal
  • • Goals: T. Parrott (17', 45')
  • • Assists: L. Scales (17'), D. O'Shea (45')
  • • Cristiano Ronaldo sent off in the 61st minute for violent conduct
  • • Yellow Cards: João Cancelo (19'), F. Azaz (38'), Rúben Dias (45+1'), L. Scales (86')

Lineups

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. Taylor (M)
  • 3 L. Scales (M)
  • 20 C. Ogbene (F)
  • 11 F. Azaz (F)
  • 7 T. Parrott (F)

Substitutes

  • 16 G. Bazunu
  • 23 M. Travers
  • 9 J. Kenny
  • 10 A. Idah
  • 12 J. Dunne
  • 13 K. O'Toole
  • 14 A. Moran
  • 15 J. Egan
  • 17 C. Coventry
  • 18 J. McGrath
  • 19 M. Johnston
  • 21 F. Ebosele

Portugal

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 D. Costa (G)
  • 20 J. Cancelo (D)
  • 3 R. Dias (D)
  • 14 G. Inacio (D)
  • 5 D. Dalot (D)
  • 15 J. Neves (M)
  • 21 R. Neves (M)
  • 23 Vitinha (M)
  • 10 B. Silva (F)
  • 7 C. Ronaldo (F)
  • 11 Joao Felix (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 J. Carvalho
  • 22 R. Silva
  • 2 N. Semedo
  • 4 A. Silva
  • 6 J. Palhinha
  • 8 C. Forbs
  • 9 G. Ramos
  • 13 R. Veiga
  • 16 Trincao
  • 17 R. Leao
  • 18 M. Nunes
  • 19 F. Conceicao

Timeline

  1. Rep. Of Ireland
    17' Rep. Of Ireland Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Parrott · Assist: L. Scales
  2. Portugal
    19' Portugal Card · Yellow Card
    João Cancelo

    Foul

  3. Rep. Of Ireland
    38' Rep. Of Ireland Card · Yellow Card
    F. Azaz

    Foul

  4. Portugal
    45'+1 Portugal Card · Yellow Card
    Rúben Dias

    Argument

  5. Rep. Of Ireland
    45' Rep. Of Ireland Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Parrott · Assist: D. O'Shea
  6. Portugal
    46' Portugal subst · Substitution 1
    Off: João Cancelo · On: N. Semedo
  7. Portugal
    46' Portugal subst · Substitution 2
    Off: G. Inacio · On: Renato Veiga
  8. Portugal
    60' Portugal Var · Card upgrade
    Cristiano Ronaldo
  9. Portugal
    61' Portugal Card · Red Card
    Cristiano Ronaldo

    Violent conduct

  10. Portugal
    63' Portugal subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Bernardo Silva · On: Trincao
  11. Portugal
    63' Portugal subst · Substitution 4
    Off: João Félix · On: R. Leao
  12. Rep. Of Ireland
    68' Rep. Of Ireland subst · Substitution 1
    Off: T. Parrott · On: A. Idah
  13. Rep. Of Ireland
    68' Rep. Of Ireland subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Jack Taylor · On: Conor Coventry
  14. Portugal
    78' Portugal subst · Substitution 5
    Off: J. Neves · On: G. Ramos
  15. Rep. Of Ireland
    79' Rep. Of Ireland subst · Substitution 3
    Off: F. Azaz · On: F. Ebosele
  16. Rep. Of Ireland
    86' Rep. Of Ireland Card · Yellow Card
    L. Scales

    Time wasting

  17. Rep. Of Ireland
    86' Rep. Of Ireland subst · Substitution 4
    Off: L. Scales · On: Jimmy Dunne
  18. Rep. Of Ireland
    86' Rep. Of Ireland subst · Substitution 5
    Off: C. Ogbene · On: Michael Johnston

Match Stats

Stat Rep. Of Ireland Portugal
Fouls 5 6
Pass Accuracy 71% 92%
Offsides 3 2
Red Cards 0 1
Total Shots 14 27
Corners 5 9
Total Passes 234 798
Yellow Cards 3 2
Blocked Shots 5 12
Shots on Target 3 5
xG 1.17 2.66
Shots off Target 6 10
Possession 23% 77%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 165 732
Shots Inside Box 13 14
Saves 5 1
Shots Outside Box 1 13

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ T. Parrott's early goal in the 17th minute set the tone for Rep. Of Ireland, providing a crucial lead before the interval.
  • ▸ Cristiano Ronaldo's red card in the 61st minute shifted the momentum significantly in favor of Rep. Of Ireland, leaving Portugal with one less player for the remainder of the match.