Ireland's Crushing Loss to Portugal
Ireland put in a resolute defensive performance but were dealt late heartbreak against Portugal in their FIFA World Cup qualifier in Lisbon.
Shay Given described a referee decision as "disgraceful" after the match.
Heimir Hallgrímsson's team had a strong start, limiting Portugal in the first-half. Cristiano Ronaldo had one shot that went through Nathan Collins' legs, but Portugal rarely looked threatening despite dominating the ball.
Ireland almost got in with Seamus Coleman, back in the team and back to form, playing one threatening ball over the top.
Portugal started the stronger of the two in the second-half, with Ronaldo drilling one beyond the right hand side of the post.
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Author's summary: Ireland suffered a late heartbreak loss to Portugal.
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