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World Cup | Qualifiers
Oct 16, 2012 at 8.45pm UK
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Reaction
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Corry Evans praises Jonny Evans Irish display
Hull City midfielder Corry Evans praises the quality of his brother Jonny Evans after he helped Northern Ireland to a 1-1 draw with Portugal on Tuesday night.Oct 20, 07:42
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Rio Ferdinand asks Cristiano Ronaldo to give Huddersfield's Oliver Norwood his Portugal shirt
Huddersfield Town and Northern Ireland midfielder Oliver Norwood was handed Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal shirt following their draw this week on request of Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand.Oct 18, 12:28
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Michael O'Neill: 'Northern Ireland have more to come'
Michael O'Neill says that Northern Ireland have more to offer after their famous draw in Portugal.Oct 17, 06:05
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Northern Ireland midfielder Niall McGinn hails "dream" goal against Portugal
Niall McGinn declares that scoring his first goal for Northern Ireland away to Portugal felt like "a dream come true" and thinks his side were unlucky not to come away with a shock victory.Oct 17, 01:59
Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill praises battling spirit to earn Portugal draw
Michael O'Neill insists that the spirit of his Northern Ireland team is unquestionable after they earn a battling 1-1 draw against Portugal.Oct 16, 22:16
The Match
Match Report
Northern Ireland lead for a large portion of the game but are denied by a famous win in Portugal by Helder Postiga 11 minutes from time.
Live Commentary
Live commentary of the World Cup qualifier between Portugal and Northern Ireland at the Estadio Do Drago.
HT Report
Niall McGinn's dinked finish gives Northern Ireland a surprise one-goal lead in Portugal on Cristiano Ronaldo's 100th international appearance.
Preview
Sports Mole previews Portugal's World Cup qualifying encounter with Northern Ireland in Porto on Tuesday.
Build-up
Northern Ireland boss Michael O'Neill wants disappointing 100th cap for Cristiano Ronaldo
Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill hopes that Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo has a night to forget on his 100th cap for his country.Oct 16, 09:49
Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill targets surprise result in Portugal
Michael O'Neill thinks that Northern Ireland can spring a surprise in Portugal if they stick to his gameplan and take full advantage of their time in possession.Oct 15, 23:31
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Northern Ireland defender Aaron Hughes: 'Cristiano Ronaldo is yet to peak'
Aaron Hughes believes that Portugal striker Cristiano Ronaldo could still get better as he prepares to mark the striker for Northern Ireland on Tuesday.Oct 14, 20:32
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Nelson called up to Portugal squad
Real Betis full-back Nelson is called up to the Portugal squad in place of the injured Fabio Coentrao for their match against Northern Ireland.Oct 13, 18:59
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Alex Bruce ruled out for Northern Ireland
Hull City defender Alex Bruce is ruled out of the Northern Ireland squad for their upcoming World Cup qualifier in Portugal.Oct 13, 12:09
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