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Wed 11 Nov 2007Ireland bow out after brave showUefa Under-19 Championship/Rep of Ireland 1 Portugal 2:The Republic of Ireland's interest in the Under-19 Championship came to an end after defeat to Portugal in Povoa do Varzim yesterday.Andrien Silva broke the deadlock in the 13th minute when he fired home via a deflection off Shane Lowry. The Irish went 2-0 down in the 20th minute when Andre Carvalhas volleyed home.