Summary of LFC’s performance on nation duty: Diogo Jota scores a ‘magical goal’ for Portugal; Kelleher excels with 5 saves, Szoboszlai’s efforts are in vain, as the Republic of Ireland defeats Hungary

Diogo Jota’s goal helped Portugal overcome Finland 4-2 in an international friendly on Tuesday night.

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Jota of Liverpool scored a penalty in stoppage time of the first half in Lisbon, but the team substituted him at the break as Portugal won the first of their three warm-up games ahead of Euro 2024.

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Meanwhile, in a match between two Reds, the Republic of Ireland, under the leadership of Caoimhin Kelleher, defeated a Hungarian squad, captained by Dominik Szoboszlai, 2-1.

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Both Kelleher and Szoboszlai started and finished the friendly in Dublin, but Troy Parrott of Ireland scored a late goal to end it.

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