The Pat Kenny Show What a win for Ireland!
Nov 14, 2025
Keith Treacy, a former Ireland international footballer known for his tactical expertise, and Shane Hannon, a sports journalist from Off The Ball, dive into Ireland's thrilling victory over Portugal. They discuss Ronaldo's controversial red card and its impact, contrasting Portugal's possession with Ireland's efficient finishing. Treacy advocates for maintaining the winning team for their upcoming match against Australia. Hannon highlights local pride in Troy Parrott’s rising success and updates on Rory McIlroy’s quest for the Race to Dubai title.
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Simplicity Won The Big Match
- Ireland executed a simple, disciplined game plan that minimized mistakes and punished Portugal on the counterattack.
- Keith Treacy highlights that better expected goals and chances, not possession, decided the match.
Quality Over Possession
- Superior possession didn't translate into a better result for Portugal because Ireland created higher-quality chances (XG).
- Treacy emphasizes that finishing and chance quality beat long periods of possession.
Ronaldo's Red Was About Discipline
- Ronaldo's red card stemmed from an elbow incident that risked a penalty and showed poor discipline.
- Treacy and Hannon both read Ronaldo's reaction as an admission of guilt and a dramatic loss of composure.