Republic of Ireland vs Portugal, 2022 World Cup Qualifying - UEFA, Group Stage
· FIFA World Cup Qualifying - UEFA
81': PepePortugal held by Republic of Ireland as Pepe sees straight red card
Portugal moved closer to automatic World Cup qualification on Thursday despite a poor 0-0 draw with Republic of Ireland.
Match Commentary
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 3': Foul by Jeff Hendrick (Republic of Ireland).
- 3': Matheus Nunes (Portugal) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 4': Foul by Enda Stevens (Republic of Ireland).
- 4': Gonçalo Guedes (Portugal) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 5': Corner, Republic of Ireland. Conceded by Pepe.
- 6': Attempt blocked. Shane Duffy (Republic of Ireland) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Jamie McGrath with a cross.
- 8': Corner, Portugal. Conceded by Séamus Coleman.
- 8': Attempt blocked. Gonçalo Guedes (Portugal) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Diogo Dalot.
- 13': Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 13': Foul by Shane Duffy (Republic of Ireland).
- 13': Attempt saved. André Silva (Portugal) left footed shot from a difficult angle on the left is saved in the top left corner. Assisted by Bruno Fernandes.
- 13': Corner, Portugal. Conceded by Gavin Bazunu.
- 17': Attempt blocked. Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Gonçalo Guedes.
- 18': Attempt blocked. Bruno Fernandes (Portugal) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Cristiano Ronaldo.
- 21': Attempt missed. André Silva (Portugal) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Cristiano Ronaldo.
- 22': Foul by Matt Doherty (Republic of Ireland).
- 22': João Palhinha (Portugal) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 26': Attempt saved. Callum Robinson (Republic of Ireland) right footed shot from a difficult angle and long range on the left is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Jamie McGrath.
- 28': Danilo Pereira (Portugal) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 28': Foul by Chiedozie Ogbene (Republic of Ireland).
- 29': Chiedozie Ogbene (Republic of Ireland) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 32': Corner, Republic of Ireland. Conceded by Pepe.
- 33': Attempt missed. John Egan (Republic of Ireland) header from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Jamie McGrath with a cross following a corner.
- 34': Jamie McGrath (Republic of Ireland) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 34': Foul by Matheus Nunes (Portugal).
- 35': Attempt missed. Callum Robinson (Republic of Ireland) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the right. Assisted by Josh Cullen.
- 36': Attempt blocked. Matheus Nunes (Portugal) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Diogo Dalot.
- 36': Corner, Portugal. Conceded by Shane Duffy.
- 37': Corner, Portugal. Conceded by Jeff Hendrick.
- 39': Corner, Republic of Ireland. Conceded by Nélson Semedo.
- 40': Corner, Republic of Ireland. Conceded by André Silva.
- 41': Chiedozie Ogbene (Republic of Ireland) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 41': Foul by Danilo Pereira (Portugal).
- 43': Callum Robinson (Republic of Ireland) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 43': Foul by Matheus Nunes (Portugal).
- 44': Attempt missed. Chiedozie Ogbene (Republic of Ireland) header from the left side of the six yard box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Callum Robinson with a cross following a set piece situation.
- 45'+2': First Half ends, Republic of Ireland 0, Portugal 0.
- 45': Second Half begins Republic of Ireland 0, Portugal 0.
- 46': Chiedozie Ogbene (Republic of Ireland) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 46': Foul by João Palhinha (Portugal).
- 47': Danilo Pereira (Portugal) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 47': Foul by Chiedozie Ogbene (Republic of Ireland).
- 52': Offside, Republic of Ireland. John Egan tries a through ball, but Chiedozie Ogbene is caught offside.
- 53': Chiedozie Ogbene (Republic of Ireland) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 53': Foul by Danilo Pereira (Portugal).
- 53': Foul by John Egan (Republic of Ireland).
- 53': João Palhinha (Portugal) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 54': Attempt saved. Josh Cullen (Republic of Ireland) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Chiedozie Ogbene.
- 54': André Silva (Portugal) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 54': Foul by Séamus Coleman (Republic of Ireland).
- 54': Séamus Coleman (Republic of Ireland) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 55': Attempt blocked. Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 56': Substitution, Portugal. Rafael Leão replaces Gonçalo Guedes.
- 57': Substitution, Portugal. João Moutinho replaces Matheus Nunes.
- 58': Offside, Portugal. Rafael Leão tries a through ball, but Bruno Fernandes is caught offside.
- 59': Attempt saved. João Moutinho (Portugal) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by André Silva.
- 61': Substitution, Republic of Ireland. Adam Idah replaces Jamie McGrath.
- 63': Foul by Bruno Fernandes (Portugal).
- 63': Josh Cullen (Republic of Ireland) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 64': Offside, Republic of Ireland. Shane Duffy tries a through ball, but Callum Robinson is caught offside.
- 66': Adam Idah (Republic of Ireland) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 66': Foul by Pepe (Portugal).
- 66': Foul by João Palhinha (Portugal).
- 66': Jeff Hendrick (Republic of Ireland) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 67': Attempt missed. Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal) header from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by André Silva with a cross.
- 70': Chiedozie Ogbene (Republic of Ireland) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 70': Foul by Danilo Pereira (Portugal).
- 70': Danilo Pereira (Portugal) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 71': Attempt missed. Matt Doherty (Republic of Ireland) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Jeff Hendrick with a cross following a set piece situation.
- 72': Hand ball by Pepe (Portugal).
- 72': Pepe (Portugal) is shown the yellow card for hand ball.
- 74': Attempt blocked. André Silva (Portugal) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Rafael Leão with a cross.
- 75': Substitution, Portugal. João Félix replaces André Silva.
- 75': Substitution, Portugal. Renato Sanches replaces Bruno Fernandes.
- 76': Attempt missed. Enda Stevens (Republic of Ireland) right footed shot from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Chiedozie Ogbene with a cross.
- 78': Foul by Shane Duffy (Republic of Ireland).
- 78': João Palhinha (Portugal) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 78': Substitution, Republic of Ireland. James McClean replaces Enda Stevens.
- 78': Substitution, Republic of Ireland. Conor Hourihane replaces Jeff Hendrick.
- 79': Attempt missed. Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal) right footed shot from the left side of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by João Moutinho.
- 81': Callum Robinson (Republic of Ireland) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 81': Foul by Pepe (Portugal).
- 81': Second yellow card to Pepe (Portugal) for a bad foul.
- 83': Substitution, Portugal. José Fonte replaces Rafael Leão.
- 84': Foul by Renato Sanches (Portugal).
- 84': Séamus Coleman (Republic of Ireland) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 85': Attempt blocked. Callum Robinson (Republic of Ireland) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 86': Attempt missed. Adam Idah (Republic of Ireland) header from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Callum Robinson with a cross.
- 86': Attempt blocked. Matt Doherty (Republic of Ireland) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Conor Hourihane.
- 89': Foul by Josh Cullen (Republic of Ireland).
- 89': João Félix (Portugal) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 90': Hand ball by Chiedozie Ogbene (Republic of Ireland).
- 90'+1': Substitution, Republic of Ireland. Will Keane replaces Chiedozie Ogbene.
- 90'+2': Foul by Matt Doherty (Republic of Ireland).
- 90'+2': João Félix (Portugal) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 90'+2': Callum Robinson (Republic of Ireland) is shown the yellow card.
- 90'+4': Attempt blocked. Matt Doherty (Republic of Ireland) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by John Egan with a cross.
- 90'+4': Foul by Will Keane (Republic of Ireland).
- 90'+4': Rui Patrício (Portugal) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+6': Attempt saved. Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal) right footed shot from a difficult angle on the right is saved in the bottom right corner.
- 90'+6': Second Half ends, Republic of Ireland 0, Portugal 0.
- 0': Match ends, Republic of Ireland 0, Portugal 0.
Statistics
 POR |
IRL |
|
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Fouls | 13 |
| 1 | Yellow Cards | 3 |
| 1 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 1 | Offsides | 2 |
| 4 | Corner Kicks | 4 |
| 2 | Saves | 3 |
| 51 | Possession | 49 |
| 12 | SHOTS | 12 |
| 3 | ON GOAL | 2 |
| 0.3 | On Target % | 0.2 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 389 | Accurate Passes | 351 |
| 478 | Passes | 444 |
| 0.8 | Pass Completion % | 0.8 |
| 3 | Accurate Crosses | 9 |
| 14 | Crosses | 24 |
| 0.2 | Cross % | 0.4 |
| 69 | Long Balls | 52 |
| 33 | Accurate Long Balls | 20 |
| 0.5 | Long Balls % | 0.4 |
| 6 | Blocked Shots | 4 |
| 3 | Effective Tackles | 9 |
| 10 | Tackles | 15 |
| 0.3 | Tackle % | 0.6 |
| 9 | Interceptions | 14 |
| 20 | Effective Clearances | 5 |
| 20 | Clearances | 5 |
Game Information
Competition: FIFA World Cup Qualifying - UEFA
Venue: Aviva Stadium
Location: Dublin,
Attendance: 50,737
Venue: Aviva Stadium
Location: Dublin,
Attendance: 50,737
WCQ - UEFA Standings
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Germany | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Luxembourg | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Northern Ireland | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Slovakia | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Line-Ups
Republic of Ireland (3-4-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Gavin Bazunu (GK) |
| 4 | Shane Duffy |
| 5 | John Egan |
| 2 | Seamus Coleman  |
| 6 | Josh Cullen |
| 13 | Jeff Hendrick |
| 3 | Enda Stevens |
| 10 | Matt Doherty |
| 7 | Callum Robinson |
| 18 | Jamie McGrath |
| 20 | Chiedozie Ogbene |
Portugal (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Rui Patrício (GK) |
| 13 | Danilo Pereira |
| 3 | Pepe |
| 5 | Diogo Dalot |
| 2 | Nélson Semedo |
| 10 | Matheus Nunes |
| 11 | Bruno Fernandes |
| 19 | João Palhinha |
| 9 | André Silva |
| 7 | Cristiano Ronaldo |
| 17 | Goncalo Guedes |
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