Score updates and match stats from Portugal vs Northern Ireland in Euro 2025 qualifying.
Northern Ireland fell to their first defeat in Euro 2025 qualifying as they were beaten 4-0 by group leaders Portugal in Leiria.
Northern Ireland's poor start was eventually punished on 25 minutes when McKenna bundled over Alves in the box as she was rushing in on the rebound after Burns had parried Joana Marchao's free-kick into her path.Portugal continued to dominate proceedings and Burns was called into action once more on the half-hour mark to thwart both Silva and Alves' low strikes, before Costa headed off target from a corner.
Oxtoby introduced Casey Howe in an attempt to cause Portugal problems on the counter-attack and, moments after being introduced, she raced forward before attempting to find Magill, but Patricia Morais came out to smother at the Aston Villa striker's feet. Alves capped her impressive display with a low finish in injury time to round off an accomplished display for the hosts and a tough night for Oxtoby's side.
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