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11 June 2022 5:00 pm UEFA Nations League 2021/22

Match Report

Republic of Ireland deliver win over Scotland

It was the case of Ireland the brave as Stephen Kenny’s men picked up their first win in the Nations League against Scotland.

The Republic of Ireland took the game to the Scots straight from the start and thoroughly deserved this victory.

The deadlock was broken in the 20th minute. James McClean’s ball into Michael Obafemi was deflected out for a corner. McClean’s corner met Shane Duffy at the back post he headed across goal and it was turned in by Alan Browne.

Things got better for Ireland eight minutes later when Troy Parrott doubled their advantage; Obafemi with a neat ball over the top that was headed past Craig Gordon by Parrott.

Five minutes into the second half and Ireland got a third; Obafemi with a stunning strike from about 25 yards out, Gordon had no chance.

The Irish defence stood firm and Scotland rarely troubled Ireland keeper Caoimhin Kelleher.

The Aviva was rocking and the supporters were in full voice right from the start.  The Republic started with vigour and with three minutes gone on the clock Browne’s cross cum shot had to be pushed away by Gordon.

On 10 minutes Obafemi backheeled to Parrott, he laid the ball off to McClean but his shot had too much power on it and it sailed over the bar.

Scotland pumped a few balls into the Irish box but the defence did well. In the 13th minute a misplaced past nearly cost Ireland; the ball fell to John McGinn but Kelleher was alert and got down to save.

In the 19th minute McClean’s ball into Obafemi was deflected out for a corner. From the resulting corner Ireland took the lead. Scotland tried to get back into the game and McGinn should’ve done better in the 27th minute with Kelleher rooted to the spot as the ball sailed just wide.

Ireland doubled their advantage one minute later through Parrott. The stadium erupted with supporters then singing “There’s only one Stephen Kenny”. 

Buoyed by those goals Jason Knight burst through in the 36th minute and his effort got a deflection out for a corner. From McClean’s corner Gordon pulled off an excellent save to deny Duffy.

Five minutes after the break Ireland grabbed a third goal through Obafemi and it was no more than he deserved. In the 61st minute substitute Scott Hogan saw his header cleared off the Grant Hanley as Ireland went in search of more goals. They couldn’t add to their tally but it mattered little. Onto Lodz now where they face Ukraine on Tuesday.

Ireland

16Caoimhin Kelleher Goalkeeper
14Alan Browne Midfielder 20'
15Jayson Molumby 13 Midfielder
17Jason Knight 8 Midfielder
19Michael Obafemi 20 Forward 50'
4Shane Duffy Defender 60'
5John Egan Defender
6Josh Cullen Midfielder
10Troy Parrott 7 Forward 28'
11James McClean Defender
12Nathan Collins Defender
20Scott Hogan 19 Forward
18Dara O’Shea Defender
22Darragh Lenihan Defender
9Will Keane Forward
21CJ Hamilton Forward
7Callum Robinson 10 Forward
8Conor Hourihane 17 Midfielder
23Mark Travers Goalkeeper
14Cyrus Christie Defender
23Max O’Leary Goalkeeper
13Jeff Hendrick 15 Midfielder
  • 94'

    And it's over. Great win for Ireland. Thoroughly deserved it.

  • 94'

    46,947 supporters here. Michael Obafemi deservedly named Man of the Match

  • 93'

    Ross Stewart heads wide. Poor stuff

  • 90'

    Four minutes of additional time to be played here

  • 89'

    Billy Gilmour's effort from a free kick was more suited to a rugby match

  • 84'

    Troy Parrott goes off to a well deserved applause

  • 84'

    Callum Robinson is introduced

  • 84'

    Jayson Molumpy is the player to go off

  • 84'

    Jeff Hendrick is on

  • 83'

    McClean blocks Ross Stewart's shot and it's out for a corner.

  • 74'

    Scott McKenna makes way

  • 74'

    John Souttar is on

  • 71'

    Jason Knight off. Knight worked his socks off

  • 71'

    Conor Hourihane is on

  • 70'

    Scotland's Jacob Brown tries to do an overhead kick but literally makes a hames of it

  • 69'

    No let up with Ireland

  • 67'

    Nathan Collins clears the danger. Scotland looking to get a goal but are finding it hard.

  • 61'

    Scott Hogan's effort is cleared off the line by Grant Hanley. VAR decided to check, minutes later

  • 60'

    Shane Duffy is booked

  • 59'

    Ryan Christie off

  • 59'

    Jacob Brown

  • 59'

    Che Adams off

  • 59'

    Che Adams off

  • 59'

    Ross Stewart on

  • 59'

    John McGinn off

  • 59'

    Scotland make a triple change. Stuart Armstrong is on

  • 56'

    Kelleher tips Andy Robertson's effort over the bar.

  • 56'

    Obafemi goes off to a rousing round of applause.

  • 56'

    Scott Hogan is on

  • 54'

    Obafemi down injured at the moment. Hope it's nothing too serious

  • 51'

    Obafemi deserves that goal. He picked if up from about 25 yards out and Craig Gordon had no chance. Sweet.

  • 50'

    GOALLLL. Take a bow Michael Obafemi

  • 48'

    Shane Duffy turns the ball out for a corner. The Scottish fans cheer

  • 46'

    Jack Hendry is the player to go off

  • 46'

    Scotland make a change at the break. Billy Gilmour is on.

  • 46'

    Ireland get the second half underway

  • 45'

    Ireland come out now

  • 45'

    Scotland are out on the field already. Steve Clarke must've been like an angry mother and told them he doesn't want to look at them anymore.

  • 45'

    Half-time here and Ireland lead 2-0. Great first half performance from the boys in green

  • 44'

    Ryan Christie is booked for a foul on Jason Knight

  • 40'

    Andy Robertson's effort if that's what you call it, is over the bar for a point.

  • 37'

    A third corner in a row for Ireland

  • 36'

    From McClean's corner Gordon makes a great save from a Duffy header at the far post

  • 36'

    Jason Knight bursts through and his low drive gets a deflection out for a corner.

  • 29'

    'There's only one Stephen Kenny' rings out in the Aviva.

  • 28'

    Great header from Parrott past Gordon.

  • 28'

    GOALLLLLL. Troy Parrott makes it 2-0

  • 27'

    John McGinn's effort just goes wide with Kelleher rooted to the spot

  • 25'

    Alan Browne heads the ball out for a corner. It had to be done.

  • 20'

    McClean's corner is headed back across goal by Duffy and Browne gets the easiest of touches to put Ireland ahead.

  • 20'

    GOALLLLLLL. From that corner Ireland take the lead.

  • 19'

    A perfect cross from McClean into Obafemi is deflected out for a corner

  • 13'

    A clearance very nearly costs Ireland but Kelleher is down to save John McGinn's effort

  • 12'

    Scotland pump a few balls in but the defence does well, loose ball falls to Callum McGregor but it's well wide.

  • 11'

    Good Irish defending there to block Adams' effort

  • 10'

    Obafemi with a backheel to Parrott, he lays the ball to McClean but he has too much power on the shot and it sails over the bar

  • 7'

    There is going to be a good battle between James McClean and Anthony Ralston here.

  • 3'

    Alan Browne with a cross cum shot that Craig Gordon has to push away.

  • 1'

    Scott McTominay down receiving treatment

  • 1'

    And the game is on

  • Teams are in the tunnel...

  • 'Put 'em under pressure' is being played here. Is there a better football song? Eh I don't think so.. Well apart from 'You'll Never Walk Alone' and 'Stand up if you're Longford Town'.

  • Teams announced here and the biggest cheer is for James McClean. The Derry man is extremely popular among the Irish supporters.

  • Plenty of Scottish fans here. Also spotted a lot of Celtic supporters here. Two Celtic players in the starting line-up for Scotland - Callum McGregor and Anthony Ralston. David Turnball is on the bench.

  • We have the teams in and plenty of changes to the Irish team. John Egan actually plays and captains the side. Alan Browne, Jayson Molumby, Troy Parrott, James McClean, all start.

  • Welcome to the Aviva for this evening's Nations League game between the Republic of Ireland and Scotland. Deniese O'Flaherty here to keep you updated.

Past Meetings

(Victory Shield)
1 - 0
U16 International
Blanchflower Stadium

Scotland v Ireland

1 - 0
Women's Senior
Hampden Park

Scotland v Republic of Ireland

0 - 1
UEFA Women's EURO Qualification
Tallaght Stadium

Republic of Ireland v Scotland

2 - 1
UEFA Women's EURO Qualification
Hampden Park

Scotland v Republic of Ireland

0 - 2
Women's World Cup Qualification
Tallaght Stadium

Republic of Ireland v Scotland

0 - 0
Women's World Cup Qualification
Hampden Park

Scotland v Republic of Ireland

(International Friendly)
4 - 1
Women's Senior
AUL Complex

Republic of Ireland v Scotland

(International Friendly)
1 - 2
Women's Senior
AUL Complex

Republic of Ireland v Scotland

(Celt Cup)
0 - 1
Women's Senior
Belfast

Scotland v Republic of Ireland

(International Friendly)
0 - 1
Women's Senior
Glasgow

Scotland v Republic of Ireland

(International Friendly)
0 - 5
Women's Senior
Dalymount Park

Republic of Ireland v Scotland

(International Friendly)
1 - 2
Women's Senior
Grangemouth

Scotland v Republic of Ireland

(International Friendly)
3 - 3
Women's Senior
Dalymount Park

Republic of Ireland v Scotland

(International Friendly)
9 - 1
Women's Senior
Hampden Park

Scotland v Republic of Ireland

Ground

Aviva Stadium
Aviva Stadium, Lansdowne Road, Pembroke West A ED, Dublin, Dublin 4, Leinster, D04 FP65, Ireland

Deniese is a freelance sports journalist/broadcaster. She has worked for several local and national media outlets. GAA and soccer are her great loves and she also follows rugby league and snooker. She's a big supporter of her local clubs St. Mary's GAA Granard and Longford Town. She also follows Celtic, Liverpool and Leeds Rhinos. She presented and produced a popular sports podcast last year where she interviewed Ray Houghton, Chris Kamara and John Hartson. Deniese is currently Head of Communications for Boccia Ireland