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26/02/2031, Aviva Stadium, Dublin, Ireland, Live on National TV
Euro Cup Qual, G4
Ireland Vs Portugal

Ireland play in a 5-4-1 formation, and line up with: L MacNeil (GK) , C McAlister (CB) , P Keane (CB) , D Cummins (CB) , L Ritchison (RB) , J MacKay (LB) , D Cullen (CDM) , P Brody (CAM) , F Walsh (RM) , R Boyle (LM) , B McCrory (ST) And the subs are: M Walsh (CB) , B McRae (CB) , S Coghlan (CM) , D McEwan (CM) , R Desmond (ST)

Portugal play in a 4-4-2 Diamond formation, and line up with: H Canas (GK) , C Barbosa (CB) , J Nora (CB) , P Lince (RB) , O Serrao (LB) , F Paulino (CDM) , Z Domingues (CAM) , E Chaparro (RM) , I Manuel (LM) , J Mancha (ST) , V Galioto (ST) And the subs are: A Soares (CB) , A Topete (CB) , X Bernardino (CM) , E Mau (CM) , F Velo (ST)
Welcome to Aviva Stadium in Dublin, Ireland where Ireland will face Portugal.  This is a group stage match of the Euro Cup Qual.  The attendance is 52000.

1' - Ireland kick the ball off for the start of the game.  

9' - Olindo Serrao spots a run from Ignado Manuel.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Ignado Manuel runs on to the ball.  Ignado Manuel tries to strike the ball into the corner of the net...but the keeper dives and manages to stop the shot!  

15' - Olindo Serrao spots a run from Zacarias Domingues.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but Zacarias Domingues has strayed offside!  

18' - Rory Boyle finds Leon Ritchison with a short pass.  Leon Ritchison finds David Cummins with a long pass.  David Cummins whips in a cross, but opposing player Juan Nora takes possession.  

26' - Paul Brody dispossesses Juan Nora and gains possession for his team.  Ireland try to launch a quick counter attack.  Juan Nora successfully tackles Paul Brody and takes the ball.  Juan Nora finds Pancho Lince with a short pass.  Pancho Lince finds Ignado Manuel with a short pass.  Ignado Manuel passes the ball to Vidal Galioto.  Corey McAlister successfully tackles Vidal Galioto and takes the ball.  Corey McAlister plays a long pass to Paul Brody.  Paul Brody sees a run from Fionn Walsh.  He tries to split the defence with a throughball, and Fionn Walsh is able to take the ball.  Fionn Walsh attempts the cutback, but Carlos Barbosa gets back and intercepts the ball!  

29' - Carlos Barbosa plays a short pass to Hilario Canas.  Hilario Canas finds Juan Nora with a long pass.  Juan Nora curves the ball into the box, but Peter Keane intercepts and takes possession.  

31' - Peter Keane sees Fionn Walsh making a run.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Fionn Walsh runs on to the ball.  Fionn Walsh looks to strike the ball into the corner of the net...but the shot is parried by Hilario Canas!  Juan Nora is first to the loose ball and is able to clear.

33' - Ignado Manuel dispossesses Fionn Walsh and gains possession for his team.  Portugal attempt to counter.  Ignado Manuel attempts to beat Paul Brody using his skills.  The opposing player is unable to stop Ignado Manuel who takes the ball forward!  

35' - Ignado Manuel sees Joaquin Mancha making a run.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Joaquin Mancha is able to control the ball.  Joaquin Mancha attempts the cutback and is able to find Zacarias Domingues.  Zacarias Domingues attempts to strike the ball into the corner of the net...but Liam MacNeil deflects the shot out of play.  That will be a corner for  Portugal.  Zacarias Domingues will take the corner.  He hits the ball into the box, and manages to find Vidal Galioto.  Vidal Galioto gets above the defence and heads the ball hoping to beat Liam MacNeil...and Vidal Galioto scores!  That's an excellent goal from the Portugal player!  The keeper couldn't get near the ball!

35' - Ireland kick the ball off for the restart.  

40' - Fionn Walsh plays the ball to David Cummins.  David Cummins plays a short pass to Corey McAlister.  Vidal Galioto tackles Corey McAlister and gains possession for his team.  Vidal Galioto sees a run from Zacarias Domingues.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Zacarias Domingues is able to control the ball.  Zacarias Domingues looks to strike the ball into the top of the net...and Zacarias Domingues scores!  That's a good goal from the Portugal player!  The ball went in off the underside of the crossbar!

40' - Ireland kick the ball off for the restart.  

42' - Davie Cullen plays the ball to David Cummins.  David Cummins finds Paul Brody with a short pass.  Paul Brody sees a run from Brandon McCrory.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Brandon McCrory is able to control the ball.  Brandon McCrory tries to cutback, but Juan Nora manages to get to the ball first!  

43' - Juan Nora takes the ball past Fionn Walsh with a turn of pace.  

45' - Juan Nora slides the ball to Zacarias Domingues.  Zacarias Domingues sees a run from Joaquin Mancha.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Joaquin Mancha is able to take the ball.  Joaquin Mancha looks to hit the ball past the keeper...and its in! It's a good goal from Joaquin Mancha for Portugal!  The ball flew past the diving keepers hand!

45' - The referee blows the whistle for half time. 

46' - Portugal kick the ball off for the start of the second half.  

48' - Carlos Barbosa passes to Juan Nora.  Juan Nora slides the ball to Pancho Lince.  Pancho Lince spots a run from Zacarias Domingues.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but Zacarias Domingues has strayed offside!  

50' - Rory Boyle passes to Corey McAlister.  Corey McAlister sees Paul Brody making a run.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but Paul Brody has strayed offside!  

52' - Ignado Manuel passes a long ball to Juan Nora.  Juan Nora sees a run from Zacarias Domingues.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Zacarias Domingues runs on to the ball.  Zacarias Domingues tries to slide the ball past the keeper...but the shot is saved by the keeper!  

53' - Liam MacNeil sees a run from Brandon McCrory.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but Brandon McCrory has strayed offside!  

63' - Pancho Lince spots a run from Vidal Galioto.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Vidal Galioto runs on to the ball.  Vidal Galioto strikes the ball...but the keeper manages to tip the shot round the post!  That will be a corner for  Portugal.  Zacarias Domingues will take the corner.  He curls the ball into the box, finding Vidal Galioto.  Vidal Galioto jumps up to head the ball hoping to beat the keeper...but the keeper manages to parry the shot!  Corey McAlister gets to the ball first and clears.

65' - Carlos Barbosa passes a long ball to Ignado Manuel.  Ignado Manuel takes the ball past Paul Brody with a turn of pace.  

65' - Ignado Manuel sees a run from Zacarias Domingues.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

69' - Rory Boyle passes to Peter Keane.  Joaquin Mancha successfully tackles Peter Keane and takes the ball.  Leon Ritchison dispossesses Joaquin Mancha and takes possession.  Leon Ritchison attempts to speed past Ignado Manuel, but is brought down.    The referee has no hesitation in showing Ignado Manuel the yellow card. That will be a freekick for Ireland.  

71' - Corey McAlister plays a long ball to Joshua MacKay.  Joshua MacKay sees Brandon McCrory making a run.  He tries to split the defence with a throughball, but Brandon McCrory is caught offside!  

74' - Ignado Manuel plays the ball to Carlos Barbosa.  Carlos Barbosa sees Joaquin Mancha making a run.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Joaquin Mancha runs on to the ball.  Joaquin Mancha takes a shot, aiming for the top of the net...but Liam MacNeil stops the shot!  

78' - Carlos Barbosa brings the ball forward, outpacing Brandon McCrory.  

80' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Olindo Serrao is going to be taken off.  Angel Soares joins the game from the bench.  

81' - Peter Keane brings the ball forward, outpacing Esteban Chaparro.  

81' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Pancho Lince is going to be taken off.  Agapetus Topete is brought on from the bench.  

82' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Fausto Paulino will come off.  Eloy Mau joins the game from the bench.  

83' - Leon Ritchison attempts to strike a long range shot into the corner of the net...but the keeper dives and manages to stop the shot!  

86' - Hilario Canas slides the ball to Carlos Barbosa.  Carlos Barbosa sees Joaquin Mancha making a run.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Joaquin Mancha runs on to the ball.  Joaquin Mancha hits a shot...and its in! It's a nice goal from Joaquin Mancha for Portugal!  The ball bounced off the post and into the net!

86' - Ireland kick the ball off for the restart.  

91' - The referee blows the whistle for full time. 



The match has ended Ireland 0 - 4 Portugal.