Gavin Bazunu 7 - The rising star of the team hadn’t a great deal to do but was alert to Ronaldo’s shot at the death.
Seamus Coleman 7 - Early tackle on Ronaldo set the tone for a strong defensive display from the skipper. Booked
Shane Duffy 8 - 50th cap for the big man who was top notch in all facets of play, particularly distribution
John Egan 8 - Couldn’t get a first-half header on target but he was a rock in defence and gave nothing away
Matt Doherty 7 - Hasn’t played much for Spurs but gave Dalot nightmares as he never stopped working
Josh Cullen 8 - Such a vital player for Ireland now and had Bruno Fernandes in his pocket all night
Jeff Hendrick 7 - Another good night’s work from a player who is rejuvenated under Stephen Kenny
Enda Stevens 7 - Made key interceptions and could have nabbed it late on but skied his shot in the box
Jamie McGrath 7 - His work off the ball may go unnoticed but McGrath adds value to this team
Chiedozie Ogbene 8 - Fourth cap and already a fan favourite. Portugal couldn’t handle his power. Our MOTM
Callum Robinson 7 - Forced a flying save from Rui Patricio and pestered Pepe so much that he was sent off
IRELAND SUBS:
Adam Idah for McGrath 6 - (61 mins)
James McClean for Stevens 6 - (78 mins)
Conor Hourihane for Hendrick 6 - (78 mins)
Will Keane for Ogbene 6 - (90 mins)
PORTUGAL: Rui Patricio; Semedo, Pepe, Danilo, Dalot; Palhinha, Nunes (Moutinho 57), Fernandes (Sanches 75); Ronaldo, Andre Silva (Felix 75), Guedes (Leao 56, Fonte 83)
Referee: Jesus Gill Manzanu (Spain)
Attendance: 50,737
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