Player ratings as Ireland beat Portugal thanks to sensational Parrott double
What a famous win for the Boys in Green. A game that could not have gone much better for Ireland and manager Heimir Hallgrimsson. Troy Parrott proved himself with a brilliant double, while a petulant Ronaldo saw red after an elbow on Dara O’Shea. A win against Hungary on Sunday is still needed, however. Caoimhín […]
4 months ago
Ireland vs Portugal: World Cup qualifier live hub
This is a big one! Ireland take on Portugal this evening at the Aviva Stadium (kick-off, 7.45pm), in their hugely important World Cup qualifier. Heimir Hallgrimsson’s men are currently third in Group F, and a point behind Hungary who face Armenia this evening. If the Armenians can do the Boys in Green a favour and […]
4 months ago
Collins reveals Ronaldo’s unsavoury action after late Portugal win over Ireland last month
Ronaldo had missed a penalty in Portugal’s win over Ireland in October It has been revealed that Cristiano Ronaldo sought out Ireland defender Jake O’Brien to goad him after Portugal’s late win over Ireland last month. After seeing a penalty saved by Caoimhin Kelleher, Ronaldo’s side earned a stoppage-time victory thanks to Ruben Neves’ header […]
4 months ago
Huge boost as Evan Ferguson makes it into Ireland squad for crucial World Cup qualifiers
Some new faces. Heimir Hallgrimsson has named his squad for their last two World Cup qualifiers. Ireland host Portugal on Thursday, November 13 (kick-off, 7.45pm) and are away to Hungary on Sunday, November 16 (kick-off, 2pm). The Boys in Green need Hungary to drop points against Armenia, before beating them at the Puskas Arena to […]
4 months ago
Seamus Coleman gives damning evidence of referee favouritism in Portugal loss
This is ridiculous. Seamus Coleman was back with a bang for Ireland yesterday, proving that it was probably a mistake to leave him out for the last set of qualifiers. However, the 37-year-old was not handed back his captain’s armband, with Nathan Collins staying in the role. Coleman alluded to this fact when discussing the […]
5 months ago
Even Portugal star admitted that penalty decision may have been poor vs Ireland
Ireland fans were not happy. Caomhin Kelleher gave Irish supporters their best moment so far under Heimir Hallgrimsson, with his heroic save for Ronaldo’s penalty during Ireland’s 1-0 loss to Portugal yesterday. However, whether it should have been a penalty or not is up for debate, with a lot of fans arguing that the decision […]
5 months ago