Hungary, Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal
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Cristiano Ronaldo’s evening did not get off to a good start as his 15th-minute penalty was saved by teenage goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu. It got worse for the hosts as John Egan’s header on the stroke of half time gave the Irish a shock lead.
Ireland's woes continued in Portugal as an injury-time goal proved the difference as Heimir Hallgrimsson's side were narrowly edged out in Lisbon, losing 1-0 at the Jose Alvalade Stadium.