The Republic of Ireland failed to end a disappointing year on a high as they were held by New Zealand on a night when James McClean brought down the curtain on his international career. Adam Idah had given Stephen Kenny’s side the lead but Matthew Garbett hit back for the visitors before the hour mark.
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The Netherlands secured a place in the Euro 2024 finals as Wout Weghorst’s strike earned them a 1-0 home win over the Republic of Ireland. The Hoffenheim striker moved clear before rifling into the roof of the net after 11 minutes. The hosts dominated a low-tempo encounter with Republic keeper Gavin Bazunu pushing Tijjani Reijnders’ shot onto the post early in the second half.
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The Republic of Ireland got back to winning ways with a routine 4-0 victory against Gibraltar in Faro. First-half goals from Evan Ferguson and Mikey Johnston, plus headers in the second from Matt Doherty and Callum Robinson, sealed only the second win in Group B for Stephen Kenny’s side.
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The Republic of Ireland’s Euro 2024 automatic qualification hopes are over after a 2-0 home defeat to Greece. Stephen Kenny’s side could still make it to next summer’s tournament via the play-offs but that looks highly unlikely given their poor Nations League ranking.
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Republic of Ireland lost 2-1 to the Netherlands in their Euro 2024 Group B qualifier as their slim qualification hopes went up in smoke. Ireland got off to a dream start when, with just two minutes gone, Dutch skipper Virgil van Dijk was penalised for handling James McClean’s corner and Adam Idah fired home from the penalty spot. However a Cody Gakpo penalty and a second half strike from Wout Weghorst turned the tie for the Dutch.
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