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Portugal were on the brink of World Cup qualification before Dominik Szoboszlai struck in added time

Cristiano Ronaldo set a new record for World Cup qualifying goals but Group F leaders Portugal were denied early World Cup qualification by a late Hungary equaliser to snatch a 2-2 draw.

Heimir Hallgrímsson’s decision to go with a 5-4-1 formation when a win was required made no sense

Ireland were poor but picked up the win they needed, only for Hungary to draw in Portugal and leave the Boys in Green with it all to do

At 37, the full-back tried with all his might to inject some urgency into Ireland's game.

Armenia captain Tigran Barseghyan was sent off for headbutting Finn Azaz in the 52nd minute

Not the best of performances, but some Irish players still managed to stand out this evening.

Ireland secured the victory that was required to allow them to hold onto their World Cup hopes, beating Armenia 1-0 at Aviva Stadium.

Evan Ferguson's fourth goal in five competitive internationals kept the Republic of Ireland's World Cup dream alive as they edged past 10-man Armenia to claim their first Group F victory.

Armenia skipper Tigran Barseghyan was sent off for headbutting Finn Azaz.

Armenia skipper Tigran Barseghyan was sent off for headbutting Finn Azaz.

Here is how the Ireland players fared in their 1-0 victory over 10-man Armenia at Lansdowne Road, as Evan Ferguson’s second-half winner kept their slim World Cup hopes alive going into next month’s final window.

Armenia skipper Tigran Barseghyan was sent off for headbutting Finn Azaz.

Armenia skipper Tigran Barseghyan was sent off for headbutting Finn Azaz.

Before Armenia’s third visit to face Ireland, one of the veterans of a contentious previous encounter recalled that the ‘soccer gods’ had smiled on the home team that evening – Irish prayers answered with a one-goal margin when the game…

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Kate and Will observed the apple cider vinegar production process, before watching how the apples are pressed and bottled on site into their award-winning cider.

Ireland face Armenia at the Aviva Stadium in a must-win World Cup Group F qualifier.

The 32-year-old becomes the latest Irish star to announce her retirement.