Portugal vs Rep Ireland 2024 International Friendly
Ronaldo brace helps Portugal to Euro warm-up win over Ireland
Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice in the second half in what might have been his last international appearance on home soil as Portugal beat Ireland 3-0 in their final Euro 2024 warm-up on Tuesday.
Match Commentary
- 18': Goal! Portugal 1, Republic of Ireland 0. João Félix (Portugal) left footed shot from the right side of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Bruno Fernandes following a corner.
- 45'+3': First Half ends, Portugal 1, Republic of Ireland 0.
- 45': Substitution, Portugal. Diogo Jota replaces Rafael Leão.
- 45': Substitution, Portugal. Nuno Mendes replaces João Cancelo.
- 45': Substitution, Portugal. Danilo Pereira replaces Pepe.
- 45': Substitution, Portugal. Rúben Neves replaces João Félix.
- 45': Substitution, Portugal. Nélson Semedo replaces Diogo Dalot.
- 45': Second Half begins Portugal 1, Republic of Ireland 0.
- 50': Goal! Portugal 2, Republic of Ireland 0. Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal) left footed shot from the right side of the box to the top left corner. Assisted by Rúben Neves.
- 53': Substitution, Republic of Ireland. Mikey Johnston replaces Troy Parrott.
- 53': Substitution, Republic of Ireland. Thomas Cannon replaces Adam Idah.
- 53': Substitution, Republic of Ireland. Callum O'Dowda replaces Robert Brady.
- 60': Goal! Portugal 3, Republic of Ireland 0. Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Diogo Jota.
- 70': Substitution, Republic of Ireland. Jason Knight replaces Sammie Szmodics.
- 70': Substitution, Republic of Ireland. Matt Doherty replaces Séamus Coleman.
- 77': Substitution, Portugal. Matheus Nunes replaces João Neves.
- 83': Substitution, Republic of Ireland. Mark Sykes replaces Will Smallbone.
Game Information
Competition: International Friendly
Venue: Estádio Municipal de Aveiro
Location: Aveiro, Portugal
Attendance: 27,024
Venue: Estádio Municipal de Aveiro
Location: Aveiro, Portugal
Attendance: 27,024
Portugal (3-4-1-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 22 | Diogo Costa (GK) |
| 3 | Pepe |
| 14 | Gonçalo Inacio |
| 24 | António Silva |
| 15 | João Neves |
| 8 | Bruno Fernandes |
| 11 | João Félix |
| 20 | João Cancelo |
| 5 | Diogo Dalot |
| 17 | Rafael Leão |
| 7 | Cristiano Ronaldo |
Republic of Ireland (3-4-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Caoimhín Kelleher (GK) |
| 22 | Jake O'Brien |
| 15 | Liam Scales |
| 5 | Dara O'Shea |
| 6 | Josh Cullen |
| 8 | William Smallbone |
| 11 | Robbie Brady |
| 2 | Seamus Coleman |
| 10 | Adam Idah |
| 21 | Sammie Szmodics |
| 20 | Troy Parrott |
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