Stoppage time! A narrow win for the world s fifth best player, Cristiano Ronaldo s disastrous performance: missed penalty kicks, missed opportunities many times

A group match in the first stage of the World Cup European qualifying competition begins. Portugal, ranked fifth in the world, faces Ireland at home. In the first half, Cristiano Ronaldo hit the post, Bruno Fernandez missed an empty goal opportunity, and Inacio's header was resolved. In the second half, Neves' shot was blocked, Vitinha's long shot was saved, Cristiano Ronaldo missed a penalty kick, and Ruben Neves scored a header in stoppage time. In the end, Portugal narrowly defeated Ireland 1-0.

Portugal missed a good opportunity early in this game. Ronaldo's long shot from the front of the penalty area hit the post and bounced out. Bruno Fernandez faced an empty goal opportunity, but his follow-up shot missed the target. It was incredible. It’s such a pity that we didn’t seize such a good opportunity! In the 30th minute, Ruben Dias made a pass from the right side. Ronaldo grabbed the ball in front of the goal, but he failed to get the first shot. He was very helpless.

In the 34th minute, Bruno Fernandez shot angrily from outside the penalty area, but the ball was blocked by the defensive player in front of him. Seven minutes later, relying on a corner kick opportunity, Inacio moved his head in front of the goal, but was bravely saved by the goalkeeper. At halftime, the score was still 0-0! Portugal had 64% of the ball in the first half, took 13 shots, 2 were on target, and failed to score. Ireland only had one poor shot in the first half and failed to hit the target.

In the second half, Portugal changed sides and made substitution adjustments. Vega came on as a substitute and replaced Inacio. In the 47th minute, Neves' shot in the penalty area was blocked. Three minutes later, Dias made a pass from the right side. Cristiano Ronaldo grabbed a header and missed the goal. Subsequently, Ronaldo got another chance. This time his shot in the penalty area missed and wasted a good opportunity created by Bruno Fernandez.

In the 60th minute, Ruben Neves took a long shot from the top of the penalty area and the goalkeeper fell to the ground to save the ball. Later, Vitinha also took a long shot, but it was resolved by goalkeeper Kelleher. In the 71st minute, Ronaldo grabbed a low shot in the penalty area and the ball missed the right post. Four minutes later, Portugal got a penalty kick opportunity. Ronaldo took the penalty. He chose to shoot in the middle, but was blocked by the goalkeeper with his leg! Kelleher is amazing!

In stoppage time, Portugal finally scored! Ruben Neves headed the ball in front of the goal to complete the winning goal! Portuguese players celebrate wildly! In the end, Portugal narrowly defeated Ireland 1-0. Ronaldo had a disastrous performance in this game and repeatedly missed opportunities. Fortunately, Ruben Neves stepped up at the critical moment and scored to help Portugal win the game.