Late penalty proves costly as Scotland overcome Ireland

A late Ryan Christie penalty handed Scotland a hard fought 2-1 win over Ireland in the UEFA Nations League. John Egan had given Ireland an early lead but Jack Hendry restored parity early in the second half before a late handball gave the hosts the opportunity to win it from the spot.

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Collins stunner earns Ireland deserved point against Ukraine

Nathan Collins’ sublime individual goal earned Ireland a 1-1 draw away to Ukraine in the UEFA Nations League. The 21 year old centre back’s first half strike gave Ireland the lead but the hosts responded just minutes into the second half through Artem Dovbyk with both sides unable to find a winner in Łódź.

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Ireland back on track with big win over Scotland

Ireland got their UEFA Nations League campaign back on track with a well deserved 3-0 win over Scotland. Alan Browne and Troy Parrott had the Boys in Green two up before the break with Michael Obafemi adding a sensational third.

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Ireland lose out to much changed Ukraine side

Ireland’s dismal UEFA Nations League record continued with a narrow 1-0 loss at home to Ukraine as Viktor Tsigankov’s 48th minute goal proved pivotal. The result leaves the Boys in Green bottom of the group and facing a fight to avoid relegation to the C League.

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Lacklustre Ireland slump to defeat in Armenia

Ireland began their UEFA Nations League campaign with a below par performance in Yerevan as a low driven second half strike from Eduard Spertsyan handed Armenia victory. Ireland enjoyed the lion’s share of possession but failed to convert any chances they concocted in front of goal.

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