Ireland scrambled to rescue a 1-1 draw at home to Azerbaijan thanks to an 87th minute Shane Duffy header in their 2022 World Cup qualifier. Azerbaijan took a shock lead in first half injury time through a stunning strike from Emin Makhmudov. The result effectively ends any slim hopes Ireland had of qualifying for the 2022 World Cup.
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Cristiano Ronaldo scored a late brace to break Irish hearts as Portugal snatched a 2-1 win from the jaws of defeat. Stephen Kenny’s men put in a heroic performance taking a first half lead through a John Egan header. Brave defending had them on the brink of a famous result but Ronaldo had other plans.
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Club-record signing Romelu Lukaku scored and put in a dominant display on his second Chelsea debut as they beat Arsenal 2-0 at the Emirates. Reece James who provided the assist for Lukaku’s opener scored the second goal that sees them maintain their unbeaten start to the season.
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Brentford marked their Premier League bow with a memorable 2-0 victory over a tepid Arsenal on the opening night of the new season. Sergi Canos scored the first goal of the 2021/22 season with Christian Nørgaard heading home the goal that but the result beyond any doubt as the Bees stung the Gunners.
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Thomas Tuchel’s decision to bring on Kepa Arrizabalaga proved to be inspired as the Spanish goalkeeper was influential as Chelsea saw off Villarreal on penalties to win the UEFA Super Cup at Windsor Park.
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