:00:34. > :00:39.It is another big night for Northern Ireland's footballers in Belfast,
:00:39. > :00:43.It is another big night for Northern World Cup quarterfinal -- qualifier
:00:43. > :00:47.It is another big night for Northern against the mighty Portugal. There
:00:47. > :00:52.have been many locations in the stadium through the years and this
:00:52. > :00:54.is set to be the last international before a multi-million pound
:00:55. > :00:56.redevelopment. Wouldn't it be fitting if Northern Ireland
:00:56. > :00:57.redevelopment. Wouldn't it be produce another special
:00:57. > :01:02.performance? Just like they did last produce another special
:01:02. > :01:05.month as manager Michael O'Neill got his first win after a year and a
:01:05. > :01:13.month as manager Michael O'Neill got half in charge.
:01:13. > :01:29.1-0! His first World Cup goal. Is he happy? Yes, new years. -- he is. Can
:01:29. > :01:31.1-0! His first World Cup goal. Is he you believe it? It is one of those
:01:31. > :01:34.nights. Well done, Michael O'Neill, you believe it? It is one of those
:01:34. > :01:38.his 10th International and first you believe it? It is one of those
:01:38. > :01:41.victory. They will be overjoyed. What a night at Windsor Park. Bring
:01:41. > :01:47.victory. They will be overjoyed. on Portugal. Martin Paterson, the
:01:48. > :01:50.goal-scoring hero against Russia. The challenge for Northern Ireland
:01:50. > :01:52.goal-scoring hero against Russia. will be even more difficult night
:01:52. > :01:55.goal-scoring hero against Russia. with a certain Ronaldo in town. The
:01:55. > :01:56.goal-scoring hero against Russia. Real Madrid superstar and former
:01:56. > :01:58.goal-scoring hero against Russia. world Player of the Year captains
:01:58. > :02:03.Portugal. When these teams met world Player of the Year captains
:02:03. > :02:08.earlier in the campaign, Northern Ireland had Ronaldo -- kept Ronaldo
:02:08. > :02:10.quiet as they produced a fantastic Ireland had Ronaldo -- kept Ronaldo
:02:10. > :02:13.draw after one of their best ever Ireland had Ronaldo -- kept Ronaldo
:02:13. > :02:17.away performances. Portugal have only won once here at Windsor Park,
:02:17. > :02:20.19 years ago, almost to the day, only won once here at Windsor Park,
:02:20. > :02:22.when Keith Gillespie made only won once here at Windsor Park,
:02:22. > :02:24.international debut. I will be only won once here at Windsor Park,
:02:24. > :02:27.getting his thoughts later but only won once here at Windsor Park,
:02:27. > :02:33.match commentator, Jackie Fullerton.
:02:33. > :02:37.With three men Russia missing tonight from the back four, it has
:02:37. > :02:39.With three men Russia missing been a defensive dilemma for Michael
:02:39. > :02:42.With three men Russia missing O'Neill. Jonny Evans is back, and
:02:42. > :02:47.With three men Russia missing Lee Hodson comes in for Aaron
:02:47. > :02:51.Hughes. Shane Ferguson moves to left back. Filling in for the suspended
:02:51. > :02:57.Daniel Lafferty. Chris Brunt is on back. Filling in for the suspended
:02:57. > :02:59.the left wing but Michael O'Neill sticks with Jamie Ward and Martin
:02:59. > :03:02.Paterson as the attacking duo. Which sticks with Jamie Ward and Martin
:03:02. > :03:06.means that Kyle Lafferty has to make sticks with Jamie Ward and Martin
:03:06. > :03:07.do with the place on the bench. sticks with Jamie Ward and Martin
:03:08. > :03:10.Whenever you look at the Portuguese sticks with Jamie Ward and Martin
:03:10. > :03:12.side, there is real quality, with the jewel in the crown, number
:03:12. > :03:14.side, there is real quality, with seven, superstar captain, Cristiano
:03:14. > :03:17.side, there is real quality, with Ronaldo of Real Madrid. His 106th
:03:17. > :03:22.cap this evening. Missing, Nani, on Ronaldo of Real Madrid. His 106th
:03:22. > :03:25.the bench. But look out for number Ronaldo of Real Madrid. His 106th
:03:25. > :03:33.23 striker, Postiga. Alongside Ronaldo of Real Madrid. His 106th
:03:33. > :03:36.Meireles, formerly of Liverpool and Chelsea. These days playing in
:03:36. > :03:42.Turkey. Epee and Alves are strong Chelsea. These days playing in
:03:42. > :03:49.central defenders. It is a very good side. -- Pepe. Northern Ireland
:03:49. > :03:55.would love another big scalp. The side. -- Pepe. Northern Ireland
:03:55. > :04:03.Portuguese have to win to keep alive hopes of automatic notification. And
:04:03. > :04:08.today's result, Russia beating Luxembourg by four goals to one puts
:04:08. > :04:38.today's result, Russia beating the Portuguese under pressure.
:04:38. > :04:52.Portugal usually play for -3-0. -- 4-3-3.
:04:52. > :05:02.Many of the sell-out crowd of 33,000 here to see that young man.
:05:02. > :05:04.Many of the sell-out crowd of 33,000 Lionel Messi, the two best players
:05:04. > :05:08.Many of the sell-out crowd of 33,000 in the world. Lionel Messi would be
:05:08. > :05:11.Many of the sell-out crowd of 33,000 number one in my book, but who cares
:05:11. > :05:15.Many of the sell-out crowd of 33,000 about that. Early pressure closing
:05:15. > :05:52.Many of the sell-out crowd of 33,000 down from the Portuguese.
:05:52. > :06:01.Things that went off own player. -- I think. 13th as captain for Davis
:06:01. > :06:04.tonight. The 13th time these I think. 13th as captain for Davis
:06:04. > :06:09.countries have meant. Who will get I think. 13th as captain for Davis
:06:09. > :06:30.the rub of the green? Veloso, very much the
:06:30. > :06:41.midfield. No way through for Meireles. Good
:06:41. > :07:23.pressure from Portugal. Good energy from Northern Ireland
:07:23. > :07:55.these opening stages. The flag stays down. They've got a corner.
:07:55. > :08:02.Ronaldo looks at the referee. Norwood, snapping at his heels. That
:08:02. > :08:06.Ronaldo looks at the referee. is not nice, Oliver Norwood. Ronaldo
:08:06. > :08:13.give you his jersey after is not nice, Oliver Norwood. Ronaldo
:08:13. > :08:24.in Porto. -- gave you. Ronaldo and company, 15 minutes gone, yet to
:08:24. > :08:31.Not a bad header. And that Alves. He scored three in his World
:08:31. > :08:35.Cup campaign so far. He has eight Alves. He scored three in his World
:08:35. > :08:41.goals in his international career. And that is not a bad header.
:08:41. > :09:08.Carroll is not happy. He was unlucky.
:09:08. > :09:19.Northern Ireland have to concede a corner. There he is, Alves, on the
:09:19. > :09:37.Northern Ireland have to concede a way up. As is Pepe.
:09:37. > :09:43.It's in the coroner! Fabulous finish from Alves. His fourth in this World
:09:43. > :09:48.It's in the coroner! Fabulous finish Cup campaign. His ninth
:09:48. > :09:52.international goal. And they are happy. The travelling Portuguese
:09:52. > :09:59.support. So are the players. 20 minutes gone, a breakthrough for
:09:59. > :10:02.Portugal. They have to win. They know that. And that is a good start.
:10:02. > :10:06.Portugal. They have to win. They How is that for a volley? First
:10:06. > :10:09.Portugal. They have to win. They touch, he guided it. Carroll had no
:10:09. > :10:16.chance. A jolt for Northern Ireland, touch, he guided it. Carroll had no
:10:16. > :10:20.who were doing so well. The touch, he guided it. Carroll had no
:10:20. > :10:37.celebrations belong to the men in red.
:10:37. > :10:42.Northern Ireland, doing to get a goal back before the break.
:10:42. > :11:11.Portugal get it away. A good cross. Davis, thinking he is not happy with
:11:11. > :11:15.Vierinha. What is the referee doing? It looks as though Davis got
:11:15. > :11:36.clattered. Not a bad ball from Oliver Norwood.
:11:36. > :11:40.But Pepe was on the way. -- in the way. Sloppy from the Portuguese.
:11:40. > :12:01.But Pepe was on the way. -- in the That was not a bad ball.
:12:01. > :12:11.Did the keeper get a touch on it? It is a corner again to Northern
:12:11. > :12:20.Ireland. Let CF Patrizio got a touch. Yes, needed. -- lets CF. A
:12:20. > :12:31.Ireland. Let CF Patrizio got a sign of nerves from the Portuguese
:12:31. > :12:50.McCauley! It is one-to-one. Ten minutes before the break. -- 1-1. He
:12:50. > :12:55.McCauley! It is one-to-one. Ten was a giant in defence of Russia
:12:55. > :12:58.last month. He was a giant when that was a giant in defence of Russia
:12:58. > :13:05.corner came to him. Is he pleased, was a giant in defence of Russia
:13:05. > :13:09.O'Neill? He certainly is! There was no keeping that out. And nobody
:13:09. > :13:14.seems to follow him. Pure defensive no keeping that out. And nobody
:13:14. > :13:18.work from Portugal. -- pure defensive. Northern Ireland are back
:13:19. > :13:31.in business, back in this game. And now the whole crowd is
:13:31. > :13:41.again. They may not be going to the And now the whole crowd is
:13:41. > :13:44.finals in Brazil, but they will have And now the whole crowd is
:13:44. > :13:47.a say in who gets there. Beating And now the whole crowd is
:13:47. > :13:53.Russia and now they are level And now the whole crowd is
:13:53. > :14:00.against the other contenders, Portugal. That goal, if the goal was
:14:00. > :14:06.against the other contenders, a shock for Northern Ireland, that
:14:06. > :14:23.goal would have been a jolt to the Portuguese.
:14:23. > :14:32.I do not think he can about that. I wonder how he is
:14:33. > :14:37.feeling. Alves. Again. That is Pepe
:14:37. > :15:04.end Portugal tried to come forward.
:15:04. > :15:07.Here is Ronaldo. He can be very dangerous here. Good save it from
:15:07. > :15:35.Carroll. Postiga really hit that. In comes across, it is headed back.
:15:35. > :15:43.Northern Ireland give it away again. That is easy enough for Roy Carroll.
:15:43. > :15:47.Ronaldo may set off fog. Lovely control.
:15:47. > :16:02.-- lays it off. Postiga could be big trouble. He is in big trouble,
:16:02. > :16:05.he is off. He made a movement with big trouble. He is in big trouble,
:16:05. > :16:12.his head. And there is a booking big trouble. He is in big trouble,
:16:12. > :16:18.for Ronaldo as well for complaining. Things are hotting up at Windsor
:16:19. > :16:21.Park. I do not know what Ronaldo has got to argue about. It was
:16:21. > :16:32.clear. It was a silly action. That is silly. If you do that, the
:16:32. > :16:42.gesture of ahead but, you are off That is silly. If you do that, the
:16:42. > :16:57.and he is. -- a head butt. Let's That is silly. If you do that, the
:16:57. > :16:59.see this again from another angle. He was not being malicious or
:16:59. > :17:08.see this again from another angle. aggressive, it was just silly. The
:17:08. > :17:17.manager has a lot of thinking to do now.
:17:17. > :17:31.And that is the end of this first half. It has been eventful to say
:17:31. > :17:36.the least. Gareth McAulay equalised. Alves put Portugal ahead on 20
:17:36. > :17:42.the least. Gareth McAulay equalised. minutes, then just before the break,
:17:42. > :17:51.Postiga, at the top goal scorer, minutes, then just before the break,
:17:51. > :17:57.was sent off for an attempted head- butt. The referee saw it and sent
:17:57. > :17:59.was sent off for an attempted head- him off. It is all happening, and
:17:59. > :18:07.it is all still to play for. The banner says Ronaldo is know
:18:07. > :18:13.best. I think most of us would The banner says Ronaldo is know
:18:13. > :18:28.agree with that. Away we go on a night when the
:18:28. > :18:43.is coming down at Windsor Park, the second half of this qualifier.
:18:43. > :18:51.Portugal after tonight are to Luxembourg and Israel. They have
:18:51. > :18:59.Portugal after tonight are just two left. Russia still have
:18:59. > :19:05.three to play. It looks like the just two left. Russia still have
:19:05. > :19:08.Russians, the might of Russia could just two left. Russia still have
:19:08. > :19:15.talk this group. Portugal will have just two left. Russia still have
:19:15. > :19:52.to be very careful to get a runners-up spot. -- Top the group.
:19:52. > :19:57.Paterson has not had too many chances to shine this evening.
:19:57. > :20:21.Alves. Portugal have given it away. There is a buzz about the
:20:21. > :20:29.The fans and will this game is for the taking. -- the fans know. It
:20:29. > :20:38.could be very interesting. Coentrao a bit upset. But he was
:20:38. > :20:54.not touched. Maude it takes up a post and front
:20:54. > :21:28.of the keeper. Paterson in there as well.
:21:28. > :21:39.The keeper is off his line. Good thinking from the big defender. The
:21:39. > :21:48.The keeper is off his line. Good idea was right. He just missed out.
:21:49. > :22:19.A quick look up, have a goal. A market. -- unlucky.
:22:19. > :22:33.A way for a corner. The idea was right from Jamie Ward. Lasley cut
:22:33. > :22:45.inside. You can see what he was doing, curling yet inside the post.
:22:45. > :22:55.McCall is up again, it is them. -- McAulay is up again, and it is in.
:22:55. > :23:02.The stands are going crazy now. The McAulay is up again, and it is in.
:23:02. > :23:13.seven minutes into the second half, McAulay is up again, and it is in.
:23:13. > :23:24.dejection for Ronaldo and Patricio, he may want to see this again.
:23:24. > :23:27.Ferguson's cross. Jamie Ward. The appealing for the handball, they
:23:27. > :23:42.Ferguson's cross. Jamie Ward. The may well have a case. Let's see you.
:23:42. > :23:46.Perhaps they are appealing offside. But it is from a corner,
:23:46. > :23:59.Perhaps they are appealing so it cannot be offside.
:23:59. > :24:18.That will be a free-kick. The Portuguese are less than happy with
:24:18. > :24:34.that. Brunt cannot believe it. He is off.
:24:34. > :24:36.We are down to 10 men apiece. That may have been at two-footed tackle.
:24:36. > :24:39.We are down to 10 men apiece. That He is right to be in despair. Just
:24:39. > :24:46.when everything was going Northern He is right to be in despair. Just
:24:46. > :24:58.Ireland's way. But it has turned. That was not a good tackle.
:24:58. > :25:08.He was over the ball and that was a silly tackle. It is all going off
:25:08. > :25:28.here. That is a booking for Roy Carroll.
:25:28. > :25:38.Veloso has hit that well. The keeper has saved it, but only just.
:25:38. > :26:00.Let's see this from behind the goal. What can the big man bring you? Not
:26:00. > :26:27.an easy ride for either keeper with What can the big man bring you? Not
:26:27. > :26:42.all that rain coming down. Not a good ball. The referee
:26:42. > :26:48.another corner. The lines man agrees. Moutinho will look for a
:26:48. > :26:58.another corner. The lines man better corner this time. He gets it.
:26:58. > :27:07.That he has got it. It is the great man himself, who else but when told
:27:07. > :27:13.of. -- a Ronaldo. It brings them level.
:27:13. > :27:22.Superb header. The keeper had no chance.
:27:22. > :27:32.He has not done that game, but he has now. Big time.
:27:32. > :27:40.Another good performance from young man. Here is the man who has
:27:40. > :27:45.been training with Queens Park young man. Here is the man who has
:27:45. > :27:48.Rangers, but not playing, so he young man. Here is the man who has
:27:48. > :27:55.will be lacking match fitness. He young man. Here is the man who has
:27:55. > :27:58.has only played six games in this young man. Here is the man who has
:27:58. > :28:08.calendar year. 3-2. He is not a young man. Here is the man who has
:28:08. > :28:16.superstar for nothing. Ronaldo has got two. Portugal lead. Super goal.
:28:16. > :28:22.superstar for nothing. Ronaldo has As a ball came them, not a problem
:28:22. > :28:39.superstar for nothing. Ronaldo has for Ronaldo.
:28:39. > :29:18.Ronaldo slips, much to the enjoyment of the home fans,
:29:18. > :29:37.Ronaldo slips, much to the will have the last laugh at.
:29:37. > :29:46.Did he catch Pereira? That is a card. Why am sure warrants that. And
:29:46. > :29:48.Did he catch Pereira? That is a I'm not sure how much Lafferty Cotes
:29:48. > :29:56.Parreira. -- Colts. What a game of I'm not sure how much Lafferty Cotes
:29:56. > :29:57.football this is. Northern Ireland I'm not sure how much Lafferty Cotes
:29:57. > :30:00.are down to nine men. And I'm still I'm not sure how much Lafferty Cotes
:30:00. > :30:08.not sure about that. I would like to I'm not sure how much Lafferty Cotes
:30:08. > :30:13.see it in super slow mould. It was I'm not sure how much Lafferty Cotes
:30:13. > :30:18.the side of his boot. That is harsh. So he and Chris Brunt are out of the
:30:18. > :30:40.the side of his boot. That is harsh. game at Luxembourg on Tuesday night.
:30:41. > :30:54.Nine minutes left at Windsor Park. Three to two to Portugal. -- 3-2.
:30:54. > :30:57.Free kick is given, in a good position for Ronaldo. Norwood gets a
:30:57. > :31:01.booking. Thankfully, he has not position for Ronaldo. Norwood gets a
:31:01. > :31:03.already been booked. So he will be position for Ronaldo. Norwood gets a
:31:03. > :31:10.going to Luxembourg. I wonder, will position for Ronaldo. Norwood gets a
:31:10. > :31:30.it be this easy when Gareth Bale arrives at the Bernabeu?
:31:30. > :31:36.He has got a hat-trick. international goal. His third goal
:31:36. > :31:47.He has got a hat-trick. tonight. And that is no 42 to
:31:47. > :31:52.Portugal. -- 4-2. Done and dusted. Carroll left with no chance. Ronaldo
:31:52. > :31:55.Portugal. -- 4-2. Done and dusted. was all smiles. He has practised for
:31:55. > :31:56.Portugal. -- 4-2. Done and dusted. years at Manchester United and Real
:31:56. > :32:02.Madrid. And the more he practices, years at Manchester United and Real
:32:02. > :32:08.the luckier he becomes. Tremendous finish. You cannot beat class and
:32:08. > :32:13.the luckier he becomes. Tremendous that had class written all over it.
:32:13. > :32:19.The hero of evening for the travelling Portuguese supporters.
:32:19. > :32:24.The hero of evening for the 250 or so of them. They enjoyed his
:32:24. > :32:27.The hero of evening for the hat-trick and why not? It has kept
:32:27. > :32:28.The hero of evening for the them on course for the World Cup
:32:29. > :32:31.finals. And to the Manchester United them on course for the World Cup
:32:31. > :32:33.fans here, they remember his service them on course for the World Cup
:32:33. > :32:36.with their club. One of the world's them on course for the World Cup
:32:36. > :32:42.greatest players takes the applause them on course for the World Cup
:32:42. > :32:46.inside Belfast. The leaves with a them on course for the World Cup
:32:46. > :32:47.hat-trick. We are entering the last minute. -- he leaves with a
:32:47. > :33:12.hat-trick. Lovely skill from Nani. I think it
:33:12. > :33:16.was Oliveira that set it, but it was saved. -- that hit it. But what
:33:16. > :33:25.was Oliveira that set it, but it was about this? Bewitched and the
:33:25. > :33:28.wilted. Pulled it all the way back. Well done Roy Carroll. The referee
:33:28. > :33:35.wilted. Pulled it all the way back. says it is all over. A remarkable
:33:36. > :33:44.game. Joy for an Aldo. -- Ronaldo. He gets the match ball. He deserves
:33:44. > :33:47.it. The only disappointment is for my colonial and Northern Ireland. We
:33:47. > :33:49.it. The only disappointment is for hoped for so much after the win over
:33:49. > :33:54.Russia. The final result in this hoped for so much after the win over
:33:54. > :34:01.Group F qualifier at Windsor Park, Northern Ireland two, Portugal four.
:34:01. > :34:05.I think we deserved to take something out of the game. I think
:34:05. > :34:08.I think we deserved to take the last 20 minutes is a blur. Until
:34:08. > :34:14.then, we had been excellent. They the last 20 minutes is a blur. Until
:34:14. > :34:18.scored against the run of play and the last 20 minutes is a blur. Until
:34:18. > :34:20.I've thought we started the game the last 20 minutes is a blur. Until
:34:21. > :34:22.again and it was great energy and tempo. We scored before half-time.
:34:23. > :34:25.It looked as though we were going to tempo. We scored before half-time.
:34:25. > :34:28.get another one. I think when we tempo. We scored before half-time.
:34:28. > :34:29.went in front, we deserved to be in tempo. We scored before half-time.
:34:29. > :34:35.front. With the extra man, we were tempo. We scored before half-time.
:34:35. > :34:39.in control of the game. But when Chris got sent off, it was an even
:34:39. > :34:41.in control of the game. But when game and they got the equaliser.
:34:41. > :34:44.in control of the game. But when With that second red card, it was a
:34:45. > :34:46.reckless challenge, needless challenge. And we suffered because
:34:46. > :34:48.reckless challenge, needless of that. If you make their
:34:48. > :34:51.challenge, you give the referee the of that. If you make their
:34:51. > :34:53.opportunity to send you off. 75 of that. If you make their
:34:53. > :34:56.yards from goal, in a nothing area of that. If you make their
:34:56. > :34:58.of the pitch. I was disappointed of that. If you make their
:34:58. > :35:02.with that. I know it was very close of that. If you make their
:35:02. > :35:04.after the game but how do you begin of that. If you make their
:35:04. > :35:10.to assess it? Beasley, after going a of that. If you make their
:35:10. > :35:13.goal behind, we worked hard to get back in front. The sending-off went
:35:13. > :35:17.for us and I've felt we were in a back in front. The sending-off went
:35:17. > :35:18.position of strength. Did not see back in front. The sending-off went
:35:18. > :35:20.losing about point. back in front. The sending-off went
:35:20. > :35:22.unfortunate that they back in front. The sending-off went
:35:22. > :35:25.quality that shone through. They do back in front. The sending-off went
:35:25. > :35:29.have quality. But you seemed to play back in front. The sending-off went
:35:29. > :35:34.with no fear. I think so. The game plan worked. We made them play. I
:35:34. > :35:40.think our tactics were plan worked. We made them play. I
:35:40. > :35:42.did have a thing right and it was just unfortunate we could not see it
:35:42. > :35:44.did have a thing right and it was through. Ronaldo, showing why he is
:35:44. > :35:46.such a good player. He is the best through. Ronaldo, showing why he is
:35:46. > :35:48.player in the world. Arguably one of through. Ronaldo, showing why he is
:35:48. > :35:51.the greatest players of his through. Ronaldo, showing why he is
:35:51. > :36:01.he did, without being a special player. The workrate was phenomenal
:36:01. > :36:12.at times. Phenomenal. Again, the player. The workrate was phenomenal
:36:12. > :36:17.lads at full-back, with not a lot of experience, and the centre backs. To
:36:17. > :36:19.lads at full-back, with not a lot of a man, I'm disappointed with the
:36:19. > :36:24.players because -- for the players a man, I'm disappointed with the
:36:24. > :36:26.because they deserved more. You must be hoping, with the quick turnaround
:36:26. > :36:30.because they deserved more. You must to Luxembourg, that you will see
:36:30. > :36:33.because they deserved more. You must this quality again. We're going to
:36:33. > :36:34.because they deserved more. You must have to regroup. We have two
:36:34. > :36:37.suspensions. We had to take Shane have to regroup. We have two
:36:37. > :36:39.Ferguson off because of injury. We have to regroup. We have two
:36:39. > :36:42.have to see if we can turn him have to regroup. We have two
:36:42. > :36:44.around in time. We are at the bare have to regroup. We have two
:36:45. > :36:51.bones of the moment but we will go have to regroup. We have two
:36:51. > :36:51.There was one other match played tonight,
:36:51. > :36:51.There was one other match played There was one other Russia defeating
:36:51. > :36:55.Luxembourg 4-1. That leaves the There was one other Russia defeating
:36:55. > :36:57.group table looking like this. Portugal top on 17 points, Russia in
:36:57. > :36:59.group table looking like this. second. And third placed in the
:36:59. > :37:06.drill play Azerbaijan tomorrow. -- second. And third placed in the
:37:06. > :37:10.third placed Israel. On Tuesday, Russia meet Israel. This game had it
:37:10. > :37:16.all. Six goals, three sendings off. Russia meet Israel. This game had it
:37:16. > :37:18.A hat-trick for an Aldo. And Keith Gillespie, surely Northern Ireland
:37:18. > :37:22.A hat-trick for an Aldo. And Keith will be kicking themselves. They
:37:22. > :37:24.will be. For long periods of the game, especially when Portugal were
:37:24. > :37:29.down to ten men, they looked in game, especially when Portugal were
:37:29. > :37:31.control. Especially with the early goal in the second half, it looked
:37:31. > :37:34.control. Especially with the early like it was going to be one of those
:37:34. > :37:34.control. Especially with the early famous results at Winter Park.
:37:34. > :37:39.Unfortunately, the sending of -- famous results at Winter Park.
:37:39. > :37:40.sending-off of Chris Brunt changed famous results at Winter Park.
:37:40. > :37:45.the game. Portugal came into the famous results at Winter Park.
:37:45. > :37:50.ascendancy and it was difficult for famous results at Winter Park.
:37:50. > :37:51.Northern Ireland but think they can be proud of their performance. Even
:37:51. > :37:52.Northern Ireland but think they can though Northern Ireland went one
:37:52. > :37:54.Northern Ireland but think they can down, it was a superb first half
:37:54. > :37:57.performance. You could see the faces. -- and Windsor Park. Coming
:37:57. > :38:12.into the break with that advantage, faces. -- and Windsor Park. Coming
:38:12. > :38:15.we thought it could be one of these faces. -- and Windsor Park. Coming
:38:15. > :38:19.nights. But unfortunately, Ronaldo faces. -- and Windsor Park. Coming
:38:19. > :38:22.was pretty anonymous for 60 minutes and then pops up with a hat-trick. A
:38:22. > :38:29.soft goal is -- to concede. Adding and then pops up with a hat-trick. A
:38:29. > :38:33.they will be disappointed with the and then pops up with a hat-trick. A
:38:33. > :38:36.goal, the first goal from Alves. I think the lad who was supposed to be
:38:36. > :38:41.in the front should have been act on think the lad who was supposed to be
:38:41. > :38:43.the near post, where he could have think the lad who was supposed to be
:38:43. > :38:46.cleared that. But unfortunately, think the lad who was supposed to be
:38:46. > :38:48.did not get there and it was a great think the lad who was supposed to be
:38:48. > :38:48.finish. Northern Ireland battled think the lad who was supposed to be
:38:48. > :38:51.back. The corners and free kicks think the lad who was supposed to be
:38:51. > :38:54.were put in on top of their think the lad who was supposed to be
:38:54. > :38:58.McCully popped up with a great hit. think the lad who was supposed to be
:38:58. > :39:01.And then it was game on. -- Gareth McAuley. And then the sending-off.
:39:01. > :39:09.And then it was game on. -- Gareth Gareth did nothing wrong. It was
:39:09. > :39:13.stupid from Postiga. Maybe not a lot of contact but as soon as you make a
:39:13. > :39:14.stupid from Postiga. Maybe not a lot movement, the referee has no
:39:14. > :39:19.option. It felt like one of those movement, the referee has no
:39:19. > :39:26.nights when Northern Ireland deservedly went 2-1 in the second
:39:26. > :39:31.half. It was scrappy. But you take any goal. We were 2-1 up. And we
:39:31. > :39:35.were in control and a man up. Chris any goal. We were 2-1 up. And we
:39:35. > :39:37.Brunt, unfortunately he was already any goal. We were 2-1 up. And we
:39:37. > :39:40.on a yellow card. If you any goal. We were 2-1 up. And we
:39:40. > :39:43.to dive into a tackle like that, you any goal. We were 2-1 up. And we
:39:43. > :39:45.have to be sure you get the ball. any goal. We were 2-1 up. And we
:39:45. > :39:49.Unfortunately, the referee had no option. Deserved? I think it was.
:39:49. > :39:52.Unfortunately, the referee had no Two yellow cards. You have to make
:39:52. > :39:54.Unfortunately, the referee had no sure that you are playing safe.
:39:54. > :39:55.Unfortunately, the referee had no sure that you are playing safe.
:39:55. > :39:58.option. I'd give Portugal a little sure that you are playing safe.
:39:58. > :40:04.bit of -- that gives Portugal on sure that you are playing safe.
:40:04. > :40:07.little bit of life. They started creating chances. -- a little bit.
:40:07. > :40:11.The knights did not start well for creating chances. -- a little bit.
:40:11. > :40:14.the Real Madrid superstar. But his creating chances. -- a little bit.
:40:14. > :40:17.class shone through. He walked off creating chances. -- a little bit.
:40:17. > :40:19.to night clutching the match ball. creating chances. -- a little bit.
:40:19. > :40:22.At times, he was disinterested. His body language was not right. He was
:40:22. > :40:27.getting frustrated and he got a body language was not right. He was
:40:27. > :40:31.yellow card as well at the end of the first half. You thought, is this
:40:31. > :40:36.yellow card as well at the end of one of these nights where he might
:40:36. > :40:41.take an early bath? Unfortunately, not. That is why he's one of the
:40:41. > :40:47.take an early bath? Unfortunately, best players the world. Their
:40:47. > :40:54.take an early bath? Unfortunately, against the seventh best team in the
:40:54. > :40:54.take an early bath? Unfortunately, world. We give them a battle. We had
:40:54. > :41:01.take an early bath? Unfortunately, them on the ropes at one stage. Kyle
:41:01. > :41:01.take an early bath? Unfortunately, Lafferty, did he deserve to be sent
:41:01. > :41:02.take an early bath? Unfortunately, off? It is difficult to tell with
:41:02. > :41:09.take an early bath? Unfortunately, the TV. It is hard to tell whether
:41:09. > :41:09.take an early bath? Unfortunately, there was that much contact. It was
:41:09. > :41:18.take an early bath? Unfortunately, Unfortunately, he has that in him,
:41:18. > :41:18.take an early bath? Unfortunately, times. The referee has no option but
:41:18. > :41:18.take an early bath? Unfortunately, to introduce the red card. At the
:41:18. > :41:26.take an early bath? Unfortunately, end, it is very difficult with nine
:41:26. > :41:30.buried. It was difficult for the boys. -- 4-3. But it is credit to
:41:30. > :41:34.buried. It was difficult for the the Northern Ireland
:41:34. > :42:11.Disappointment for the Republic Ireland, Robbie Keane giving them a
:42:11. > :42:16.1-0 lead. But eventually they lost 2-1. That is as about it from
:42:16. > :42:19.Windsor Park on a night where 2-1. That is as about it from
:42:19. > :42:26.Northern Ireland and Portugal rattled, but in the end, Ronaldo
:42:26. > :42:26.ruled. From all others here, bye-bye. -- all of us.