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The Guardian // Sport // Football

World Cup qualifying roundup: Neves stuns Republic of Ireland with late goal

Saturday 11th October 2025, 9:14PM

Portugal snatch win after Kelleher saves Ronaldo penaltyEngland can seal qualification on Tuesday as Serbia loseRúben Neves got Portugal out of jail with an injury-time World Cup qualifying winner against the Republic of Ireland after Cristiano Ronaldo had seen his penalty saved by Caoimhín Kelleher. Neves headed home in stoppage time to snatch a 1-0 win, four years after Ronaldo had scored twice late on to see off a stubborn Ireland.It was a poignant tribute to Diogo Jota, who died in a car accident in July and whose No 21 jersey Neves wore in Portugal’s first home game since the Liverpool player’s death. Continue reading...

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