The final whistle has blown on another disheartening evening for the Republic of Ireland in Portugal. A late strike from Ruben Neves secured a 1-0 victory for the hosts, leaving Heimir Hallgrimsson's side still in search of their first win in the qualifying campaign.

Despite the loss, the Irish team's performance was a significant improvement from their previous outing against Armenia, offering a glimmer of hope for their upcoming fixtures.

For a full match report from Lisbon, be sure to read Matt Gault's insights. The Irish side will need to bounce back quickly, as they face a crucial must-win game against Armenia at the Aviva Stadium on Tuesday.

Stay tuned for more updates.

 

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