Ireland Vs Portugal LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup European Qualifiers: Troy Parrott Gives Hosts Lead Against POR

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'

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'

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'

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'

We are underway at the Aviva Stadium.

Republic of Ireland 0-0 Portugal 2'

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.

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.

“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.”