Encarnacao scores early penalty for Portugal against Northern Ireland
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 9, 2026, 6:08 PM
Last updated Oct 9, 2026
Portugal leads Northern Ireland 1-0 in the Women's World Cup play-off semi-final first leg at Inver Park in Larne. Juliana Encarnacao converted a penalty following a handball by Northern Ireland's Lauren McMaster. The second leg of the tie will take place in Portimao on Tuesday, with the winner set to face either Iceland or Croatia in the play-off final.
- •Portugal leads 1-0 in the first leg of the semi-final.
- •Juliana Encarnacao scored from a penalty.
- •Game is taking place at Inver Park, Larne.
- •Second leg will occur next Tuesday in Portimao.
- •Winner will advance to face Iceland or Croatia.
- 6:08 PMYahoo Sports — Watch: Encarnacao scores early penalty for Portugal against NI
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