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Portugal snatch win after Kelleher saves Ronaldo penalty
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Rúben Neves got Portugal out of jail with an injury-time World Cup qualifying winner against the Republic of Ireland after Cristiano Ronaldo had seen his penalty saved by Caoimhín Kelleher. Neves headed home in stoppage time to snatch a 1-0 win, four years after Ronaldo had scored twice late on to see off a stubborn Ireland.
It was a poignant tribute to Diogo Jota, who died in a car accident in July and whose No 21 jersey Neves wore in Portugal’s first home game since the Liverpool player’s death.
Written by PA Media
This news first appeared on https://www.theguardian.com/football/2025/oct/11/world-cup-qualifying-roundup-neves-stuns-republic-of-ireland-with-late-goal under the title “World Cup qualifying roundup: Neves stuns Republic of Ireland with late goal”. Bolchha Nepal is not responsible or affiliated towards the opinion expressed in this news article.
