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During the World Cup qualifiers, in Group A, Portugal played a 0-0 draw with the Irish national team. In the first half, we didn't see much action. The most memorable moment was when after excellent team play, Cristiano Ronaldo was set up in a great position, but his shot was blocked by Shea Coleman. In the second half, the situation was similar. The Irish goal was once again threatened by Cristiano Ronaldo, but his header was off target. In the 81st minute, Pepe, who had received two yellow cards, was sent off the field, further complicating Portugal's mission to win the match. After these matches, Portugal remains in first place in Group A with 17 points, while the Irish are in fifth. Other results: Azerbaijan 1 - 3 Luxembourg, Armenia 0 - 5 North Macedonia, Russia 6 - 0 Cyprus, Georgia 2 - 0 Sweden, Slovakia 2 - 2 Slovenia, Romania 0 - 0 Iceland, Germany 9 - 0 Liechtenstein, Malta 1 - 7 Croatia, Greece 0 - 1 Spain.
