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Men's International Friendlies
POR vs IRL
Men's International Friendlies
Estadio Municipal de Aveiro, Aveiro
Portugal
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Ireland
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Full-Time: 3 - 0
That's all we've got time for on Tribe, I'm afraid. Until next time, this is James Messenger saying goodbye!
Dominance throughout from Portugal, who have given their adoring fans an ideal send-off as they prepare to make the trip to Germany ahead of their Euro 2024 opener a week today. A second goal of the game - found in quite stunning fashion by Cristiano Ronaldo five minutes after half-time, to add to Joao Felix's first-half opener - saw the hosts slip into cruise control. Ronaldo added his second of the night not long after to put the result beyond doubt. It was largely processional from then on, Ireland showing plenty of fight and willing but ultimately outclassed by a Portugal side that will have their heart set on a deep run into this summer's Euros. It's a morale-boosting display from Roberto Martinez's side, who pick up the win in Aveiro.
A commanding win for Portugal!
Just the ONE additional minute to be played...
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90'
On the counter-attack, Ireland come forward through Johnston, whose attempted cross-shot from the left is plucked out of the air by Costa. It'll go down as a shot on target (just about) - Ireland's first of the night!
88'
No real tempo to this game now as the full-time whistle nears. Roberto Martinez will have wanted his side to enter the Euros off the back of a convincing performance and result - especially after the patchy form they've shown of late. Without doubt, his players have completed the assignment.
85'
A low ball is fizzed into the feet of Sykes, who does really well in the first instance to spin with his back to goal. Momentary signs of trouble for the hosts, but the Irish substitute finds himself with too much to do up against two defenders and is muscled off it.
83'
The changes keep coming - this time it's Ireland who make their sixth of the night. Mark Sykes is given a few minutes in midfield, in place of Will Smallbone.