Evan Ferguson scored his first international goal as the Republic of Ireland beat Latvia 3-2 in a friendly at Aviva Stadium. Callum O’Dowda had given Ireland an early lead however Roberts Uldrikis pulled a goal back with a screamer and Arturs Zjuzins levelled in first-half injury time. Substitute Chiedozie Ogbene struck a winner in the second half.
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Callum Robinson scored the only goal of the game as Ireland finished their fixture list for the season with a dull win in Malta. Stephen Kenny’s men failed to impress against their weaker opponents an ominous sign with European Championship qualifying to come next season.
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Ireland’s final home game of the year ended in a disappointing defeat as Norway beat Stephen Kenny’s side 2-1 in tonight’s international friendly fixture at the Aviva Stadium. A below-par first 45 minutes led to the visitors taking a well-deserved lead thanks to Leo Ostigard, Alan Browne fired Ireland level in the second half but a late winner arrived for Norway through Substitute Ohi Omoijuanfo.
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Troy Parrott scored a brilliant late winner to hand Ireland a hard fought victory over Lithuania in their international friendly at the Aviva Stadium. The Boys in Green had the ball in the Lithuanian net four times on the night each being ruled out for offside before Parrott struck at the death,
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A late Alan Browne headed handed Ireland a deserved 2-2 draw in their friendly with Belgium. Chiedozie Ogbene had brought Ireland level after falling behind to a Michy Batshuayi strike before fellow Corkman Browne popped up to cancel out Hans Vanaken’s header to give the Boys in Green something to celebrate on the FAI’s centenary.
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