Ireland Vs Portugal Highlights, FIFA World Cup European Qualifiers: Cristiano Ronaldo Sent Off As IRE Beat POR

“The stadium will boo me, but I am used to it. I certainly hope they do. Maybe it will take the pressure off other players,” Ronaldo told reporters on Wednesday.

“Of course, it will be tough match. I hope they don’t boo me too much,” the five-times Ballon d’Or winner said.

“I swear that I’m going to try to be a good boy.”

Ireland XI: Kelleher; Coleman, Collins, O’Shea, O’Brien, Scales; Azaz, Taylor, Cullen; Ogbene, Parrott

Portugal XI: Diogo Costa (goalkeeper), Ruben Dias, Diogo Dalot, Cristiano Ronaldo (captain), Bernado Silva, Joao Felix Goncalo Inacio, Joao Neves, Joao Cancelo, Ruben Neves, Vitinha.

Serbia starting XI: Rajkovic, Mimovic, Pavlovic, Milenkovic, Gudelj, Lukic, Kostic, Zivkovic, I Ilic, Terzic, Vlahovic

Subs: V Illic, Veljkovic, Petrovic, Grujic, Radonjic, Jovic, Katai, Milsoavljevic, Erakovic, L Ilic, Stankovic, Samardzic.

England starting XI: Pickford, James, Konsa, Stones, O'Reilly, Anderson, Rice, Rogers, Rashford, Saka, Kane.

Subs: Henderson, Trafford, Bellingham, Burn, Spence, Wharton, Foden, Eze, Bowen, Quansah.

We are underway at the Aviva Stadium.

Republic of Ireland 0-0 Portugal 2'

Irish fans will be lying if anyone asked them they haven't come to see the Portuguese megastar. The ex-Man United star is forefront of the POR attack.

Republic of Ireland 0-0 Portugal 4'

The Portugal skipper stands over the free kick which is just inside the ‘D’. It hits the wall and goes for a corner. IRE deal with the danger but the ball falls into the feet of Neves who launches into the box but Kelleher claims it easily.

Republic of Ireland 0-0 Portugal 9'

Well, well! Against all odds, Ireland have taken the lead! The hosts win a corner and Troy Parrott reacts quickest to head the ball home. Bedlam in Aviva!

Republic of Ireland 1-0 Portugal 17'

Portuguese did not expect that the Irish would score but that Parrot goal has shaken them. Ireland are making POR work hard in this game and also make them uncomfortable.

Republic of Ireland 1-0 Portugal 21'

Cristiano Ronaldo picks up the ball in the box and tries to get a snapshot away, but ends up mis-hitting it completely.

Republic of Ireland 1-0 Portugal 28'

The ball is played out wide for Cancelo, who plays in another great ball. Joao Felix is there at the end of it but cannot find the back of the net.

Republic of Ireland 1-0 Portugal 37'

Republic of Ireland fans are over the moon in the Aviva Stadium and cannot believe that their team is leading. POR fans are calm and know the second-half is more important.

Republic of Ireland 1-0 Portugal 44'

Who would have thought about this! IRE leading POR 2-0 on the night! Cristiano Ronaldo's men have a mountain to climb now. Troy Parrot has doubled his side's lead before HT.

Republic of Ireland 2-0 Portugal 45'

Republic of Ireland 2-0 Portugal

Renato Viega is on for Goncalo Ignacio, while Nelson Semedo is on for Joao Cancelo.

Republic of Ireland 2-0 Portugal 46'

Oh Vitinha! The PSG midfielder swings and misses at the back post. Should have buried that.

Republic of Ireland 2-0 Portugal 49'

Ronaldo attempts a shot from range with his left foot, which ends up being more of a cross than a shot. Not sort of the evening Ronaldo would have dreamt of.

Republic of Ireland 2-0 Portugal 55'

Evening goes bad to worse for the POR skipper as he is booked for a foul on Dara O'Shea. However, it could be worse for the Al-Nassr captain.

Republic of Ireland 2-0 Portugal 60'

'Good boy' of yesterday as turned himself into a pantomime villain as Cristiano Ronaldo is shown red! Yes, and he is being booed by the home fans. And now, Martinez makes changes.

Joao Felix and Bernando Silva make way for Rafa Leao and Francisco Tincao.

Republic of Ireland 2-0 Portugal 62'

Three opposition players have been sent off in all three of the Republic of Ireland’s home World Cup qualifiers.

They are - Roland Sallai for Hungary, Tigran Barseghyan for Armenia, and now Cristiano Ronaldo for Portugal.

Republic of Ireland 2-0 Portugal 71'

Down to 10 men and in need of a goal, Portugal players are just playing sideways football. Nothing concrete at the moment.

Republic of Ireland 2-0 Portugal 73'

Portugal have had 71% possession but have yet to create one good clear-cut chance from open play all night.

Republic of Ireland 2-0 Portugal 81'

Jimmy Dunne and Mikey Johnston are on for Chiedozie Ogbene and Liam Scales.

Republic of Ireland 2-0 Portugal 86'

Seven mins added on.

Republic of Ireland 2-0 Portugal 90+2'

Who could have predicted scoreline? Ronaldo's red card might hog the headlines but IRE fans won't care.