Netherlands fightback to crush Irish hopes of qualification

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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Osasuna banned from Europa Conference League by UEFA

The inspectors of the UEFA Control, Ethics and Disciplinary Committee recommend not admitting CA Osasuna to the next edition of the Conference League, after a report delivered to the club this Friday, a decision that is marked by what happened nine years ago with the directive of that time and that the Spanish team will appeal “legally until the last consequences”.

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Improved Ireland put three past Gibraltar

Republic of Ireland belatedly worked their way to a 3-0 win over Gibraltar thanks to an improved second-half performance that helps to relieve the pressure on manager Stephen Kenny. After being held in the first half, substitute Mikey Johnston broke the deadlock seven minutes after the break with his first international goal.

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Ireland slump to damaging defeat in Greece

Republic of Ireland’s bid to get their Euro 2024 qualifying campaign up and running has to wait for another round of games after Stephen Kenny’s side succumbed to a disappointing 2-1 loss in Greece. It was Greece captain Anastasios Bakasetas who stole the show in Athens, scoring a first-half penalty after Callum O’Dowda’s handball, before setting up Giorgos Masouras in the second half with a clever defence-splitting assist.

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McTominay double sees Scotland stun Spain

Scott McTominay scored a double as Scotland secured a famous victory over Spain to take control of their Euro 2024 qualifying campaign. The Manchester United midfielder, who netted twice in Saturday’s 3-0 victory over Cyprus, fired in the opener at Hampden Park after just seven minutes leaving the Spaniards with an up hill battle.

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