Ruben Neves kissed Diogo Jota's shirt number in tribute to his late friend after scoring the winner for Portugal in their World Cup qualifier against the Republic of Ireland in Lisbon.
Portugal looked poised to drop points with the score remaining goalless in the closing stages, after Cristiano Ronaldo had seen a penalty superbly saved by Caoimhin Kelleher.
Roberto Martinez's side finally broke the deadlock in stoppage time, after Neves ghosted into the box to head in Francisco Trincao's cross to give Portugal a dramatic late lead.
After celebrating with his team-mates Neves was seen kissing his No 21 shirt and pointing to the sky in honour of Jota.
In August, Portugal had confirmed that Neves would wear Jota's 21 shirt to honour his long-time friend and former team-mate.
It followed the Liverpool and Portugal star tragically dying at the age of 28 alongside his brother Andre Silva, 25, after a car crash in northern Spain in July.
He had married his childhood sweetheart, Rute Cardoso, just 11 days before the incident, which took place while he was driving back to the UK for pre-season.
Portugal had announced that Neves, who played with Jota at Wolves, would be the 'ideal person to represent him'.
Martinez said by passing on Jota's number it would ensure the forward would 'remain on the field and with all of us.'
Neves had paid a personal tribute to Jota, as he last month revealed a tattoo on his left calf which showed the pair hugging.
The midfielder rolled down his sock after scoring against the Republic of Ireland in another tribute to his late friend.
chingolaboy
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for jota plz try winning the world cup for him
makalnsz
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we miss him too
walex2
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withing a week Kelleher have save 2 penalties against 2 portugal icon , he save Bruno when they play against Man u and also save Ronaldo when he play against portugal .. Kelleher is a very good keeper worth more than what Liverpool sold him