In a low-quality, low-scoring affair at Trent Bridge, Bangladesh struggled to 137-8, and Ireland got home with six wickets and 10 balls to spare.

BBC: Ireland advance to Super Eights

Ameobi was part of the Newcastle side that overcame a Chelsea side in the Carling Cup earlier this season, scoring a brace in the 4-3 win at Stamford Bridge back in September.

BBC: Chelsea absences can boost Newcastle - Shola Ameobi

Portugal coach Luiz Felipe Scolari very much hoped to delay his departure for Stamford Bridge but the signs were not good when midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger opened the scoring midway through the first half.

CNN: Ballack steers Germany to Euro semifinals