Seamus Coleman expressed frustration with the referee's performance in Ireland's match against Portugal, citing a moment involving Bruno Fernandes as a prime example.
Ireland's defensive performance was resolute, but they were denied a draw by Ruben Neves' last-minute winner.
The referee, Ivan Kruzliak, made several questionable decisions, including a penalty awarded to Portugal in the second half, which seemed to favor the hosts.
Coleman said that one moment involving Bruno Fernandes summed up the issue with the referee.
The team's efforts to limit Portugal's scoring opportunities were hindered by the referee's decisions, leading to a frustrating outcome for Ireland.
Author's summary: Coleman criticizes referee's performance in Ireland vs Portugal match.