Game is over and the final score is Portugal 2-1 Republic of Ireland. Cristiano Ronaldo misses penalty and scores two goals, then he becomes all-time top international scorer. John Egan's header for Ireland. Here is the match report.
Cristiano Ronaldo's 110th and 111th international goals were enough for Portugal to complete a dramatic late comeback to see off a resilient Ireland on Wednesday evening. His first on the night saw him overtake Ali Daei as international football's record goalscorer.
The Manchester United forward had endured a frustrating night for 89 minutes, then equalising in the 89th and scoring the winner in the 96th minute, after the five minutes added had passed.
A sloppy piece of Irish defending 10 minutes in presented Portugal with a penalty, but Cristiano had his spot kick saved by 19-year-old goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu, who is currently on loan at Portsmouth.
John Egan then gave Ireland a shock lead on the stroke of half time, and Stephen Kenny's side stood firm for the majority of the second half.
But Cristiano arrived when it mattered most. In the last minute of the 90 he headed in an equaliser, then went on to win the game with another header deep into stoppage time.
Match Events
0' The match is about to start!
12' Penalty Missed! (Ronaldo)
25' CHANCE! Connolly's shot wide out
27' OFF THE POST! Jota nearly scores
43' CLOSE! Connolly's shot blocked
44' GOAL! Portugal 0-1 Republic of Ireland (Egan)
46' MISS! Jota's shot saved
55' CLOSE! Bruno's shot inches wide
59' CHANCE! Connolly's header wide out
62' Sub! Bruno replaced by Mario
74' Unbelievable! What a miss from Bernardo
88' GOAL! Portugal 1-1 Republic of Ireland (Ronaldo)
95' GOAL! Portugal 2-1 Republic of Ireland (Ronaldo)
Line-ups
Portugal XI: Ronaldo, Pepe, Patricio, Cancelo, Guerreiro, Rafa Silva, Bruno Fernandes, João Palhinha, Ruben Dias, Bernardo, Jota
Subs: Moutinho, Anthony Lopes, Danilo Pereira, Andre Silva, Mario, Otávio, Semedo, Guedes, Neves, Duarte, Diogo Costa, Nuno Mendes
Republic of Ireland XI: Coleman, Duffy, Egan, Hendrick, Doherty, J. McGrath, J. Cullen, O'Shea, Connolly, G. Bazunu, Idah
Subs: Arter, Hourihane, McClean, J. Collins, D. Horgan, R. Manning, J. Talbot, Kelleher, Molumby, Parrott, A. Omobamidele
SH3012
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BREAKING:Ronaldo has been tested Positive for being the Greatest Player Of All Time.🐐
Desmondeyum
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Only Ronaldo could go a full 88 minutes of doing absolutely nothing and then scores a brace in the last 2 minutes to win them the game, so inevitable.
Jenil Chauhan
954
Me before 80' abd after 80'🤣
CHRISBLAISE24
943
Epl defenders to Cr7: Please go back to Italy 😂
JayMino
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me to messi fans 😂😂
JohnWick7
760
Ronaldo scored two goals, one for being the International Top Scorer and the another for Man utd fans☺️
Radcliffe_Walkin
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I cried when I saw his Second Goal He made me fall in love with football I love you CR7 I don’t know if I could support any club after your retirement I Just Follow You I’m just your Fan not a club Fan
Jsmooth
680
I’m a Messi fan from day 1 but Ok I’ll admit - CR7 doing massive GOAT things.. top scorer in international history 111 goals 🔥🔥
deeney112
560
BREAKING:Ronaldo has been tested positive for being Greatest of All Time
mzeereal
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Republic of Ireland 🇮🇪 players be like : How did he score again after he lose the penalty.. 😂 😂
Ur_villag_pple
528
He's been great everywhere 💪🏾☺️
mermabel
513
In th 80th minutes I lost my hope for Portugal to equalize, but I told myself 'never write off Ronaldo' I continue watching having my hopes all on ronaldo
SH3012
500
Remember 1 things,Ronaldo is the King Of Comebacks.🔥🐐
ElpicoCommanda
483
I'm a Messi fan but I love Ronaldo this guy likes to score so much I use him every time on playstation and I like his celebration siuuuu
allanssali
464
like father like son show some love
Brightberry
449
Football Rules Number 1: don't doubt Ronaldo Football Rules Number 2: don't forget Rules number 1.... RECORD BREAKER
Brightberry
416
Ronaldo has now scored 1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣ goals for Portugal 🇵🇹 more than any other player in international football history! 🔥🐐
Saydlmsu
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RONALDO should change his name to "LATENALDO"
Bennylamz
327
Respect haters
myklm
326
A boy from Island of Portugal who grew up in a largely working class neighbourhood & lived in a small tinroofed house who dreamed to become a footballer by his father who introduced him to the gane of football.Who can thought that this guy will become the greatest football player of time? Only him who used to heard that football will never give you food by his teacher.Even after that this guy didn’t stop.He dreamed to be a footballer & he work harder and harder for his passion.That what today he is the greatest football player of all time CRISTIANO RONALDO DOS SANTOS AVERIO 🙏❤️
SH3012
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Ronaldo has a message to his haters
Nandha77
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"One for my Haters, Two for My fans " 🤣😎🐐
Yusufhassan442
251
How this March started for Republic of Ireland and how is ended now
Asensio25
249
CR7 the all time top scorer in football history
pulkit_10
224
republic of Ireland really gave a masterclass of defending and breaking down the pace of the game massive respect
Mangisha
213
What a player. I watched most of the game and I thought Portugal was done. U just can't doubt CR7. His mentality is probably the best out of all the footballers out there. What a player Messi has bn too bcos to topple CR7 means u are one of kind. Congratulations on this record which will go on a life time. Well deserved.
punkeeAashish
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ronaldo scored 2 goal against a country which We never heard of ans he becomes goat 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Level of your goat 😂😂😂😂😂🤩🤩
JayMino
208
he is so great that even other clubs celebrated his return to man u
Desmondeyum
201
Ireland were winning 1-0 until the 89th minute and then Cristiano Ronaldo happened.
demac259
176
premier league clubs right now are you thinking what am thinking 😁😁😁
Umair017
173
At first goal he didn't wasted time. Because he knows want to score another one after another one he just went wild. Man this guy is something. Love you CR7
VebAkes
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THE REAL GAME CHANGER
K-Zizou
114
All Football I wish I can see premier league, La Liga and Champions League gif like this, u will definitely get my five star if I haven't given it already
RassStonzy1
95
New month but same old Ronaldo.... Ronaldo doesn't chase Records, Records chase HIM
ചെകുത്താൻ
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𝐍𝐄𝐖 𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐋𝐃 𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐎𝐑𝐃 🚩 Cristiano has now scored more goals than any other player in men’s international football history. ⚡
asfatty
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wow 😲😱😱 what a way to break and set a new record Goatnaldo things missed a penalty allow the hater to have the spotlight score two headers gain all the spotlight send all the hater's back to their cave😍😍😍🤩🤩👍💪siuuuuuuuu Goat things 😍😍
Saydlmsu
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BREAKING:Ronaldo has been tested Positive for being the Greatest Player Of All Time.🐐
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It's still Messi to be honest
SH3012
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BREAKING:Ronaldo has been tested Positive for being the Greatest Player Of All Time.🐐
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I don't care what you guys say in the comment section.i like Ronaldo and he inspired me to play Football.i respect Messi but Ronaldo is My and will always be My GOAT🔥🐐
Proteinoftheworld
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Only Ronaldo could go a full 88 minutes of doing absolutely nothing and then scores a brace in the last 2 minutes to win them the game, so inevitable.
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Bros if you no watch ball no Dey talk jor Ronaldo played better than jota and benardo Silva combined aside the pk he lose He created chance and came to the midfield to collect ball move to both wings and even dribble past his opponents whenever he needs to so no Dey comment waiting you no sabi
Altaaffarhaan
18
It's still Messi to be honest
you are blind and you are a fool
Naveenraj222
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BREAKING:Ronaldo has been tested Positive for being the Greatest Player Of All Time.🐐
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Oh come on. He played well. Deserves every bit of credit. But he's not the greatest player of all time.
leetogary09
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BREAKING:Ronaldo has been tested Positive for being the Greatest Player Of All Time.🐐
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nahh.. Still Messi[Crylaugh].. can't statpadd whole match against Ireland n celebrate like pig
SH3012
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I cried when I saw his Second Goal He made me fall in love with football I love you CR7 I don’t know if I could support any club after your retirement I Just Follow You I’m just your Fan not a club Fan
i shouted so loudly when he scored the first goal that my parents thought i was in danger🤣🤣👈😭💀
gylles16
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BREAKING:Ronaldo has been tested Positive for being the Greatest Player Of All Time.🐐
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United fan but still Messi for me
fiwabeinrt
12
Ronaldo scored two goals, one for being the International Top Scorer and the another for Man utd fans☺️
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And he missed a penalty for Juventus fans
Radcliffe_Walkin
8
i shouted so loudly when he scored the first goal that my parents thought i was in danger🤣🤣👈😭💀
I was actually watching with my Father 😂 we’re both Ronaldo Fans so we shouted together 😂
KishanMoh
8
Me before 80' abd after 80'🤣
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Totally.. only he can do it.. break the dreams of haters.. 88th min.. and 90+
conor_byrne2006
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Only Ronaldo could go a full 88 minutes of doing absolutely nothing and then scores a brace in the last 2 minutes to win them the game, so inevitable.
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Ik and he gets all the hype even though he played shite all game