Stephen kenny Archives - SportsNewsIreland https://www.sportsnewsireland.com/tag/stephen-kenny Sports News, Live GAA scores, GAA fixtures Thu, 23 Nov 2023 08:05:52 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://i0.wp.com/www.sportsnewsireland.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/sni-icon.jpg?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Stephen kenny Archives - SportsNewsIreland https://www.sportsnewsireland.com/tag/stephen-kenny 32 32 229439223 List of the 53 players that got minutes under Stephen Kenny https://www.sportsnewsireland.com/soccer/list-of-the-53-players-that-got-minutes-under-stephen-kenny https://www.sportsnewsireland.com/soccer/list-of-the-53-players-that-got-minutes-under-stephen-kenny#respond Thu, 23 Nov 2023 08:05:52 +0000 https://sportsnewsireland.com/?p=30078 Under Stephen Kenny’s leadership as Ireland boss, a roster of 53 players emerged, each leaving their mark in varying degrees. From stalwarts commanding the field to those struggling to find their rhythm, the spectrum of contributions spanned the gamut. John Egan, a defensive cornerstone, stood firm, while others like Chiedozie Ogbene made an immediate impact […]

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Under Stephen Kenny’s leadership as Ireland boss, a roster of 53 players emerged, each leaving their mark in varying degrees.

From stalwarts commanding the field to those struggling to find their rhythm, the spectrum of contributions spanned the gamut. John Egan, a defensive cornerstone, stood firm, while others like Chiedozie Ogbene made an immediate impact with their speed and versatility.

Yet, challenges arose, with experienced figures like Shane Duffy enduring tough spells. Here’s a glimpse into the array of talents and their journeys during Kenny’s tenure, encapsulating both those who thrived and those who grappled within the Irish football landscape.

Of course, here’s the compiled list of all 53 players who featured under Stephen Kenny during his tenure as the Ireland boss:

1. John Egan
2. Gavin Bazunu
3. Chiedozie Ogbene
4. Shane Duffy
5. James McClean
6. Séamus Coleman
7. Jason Knight
8. Alan Browne
9. Josh Cullen
10. Dara O’Shea
11. Adam Idah
12. Liam Scales
13. Mikey Johnston
14. Nathan Collins
15. Jayson Molumby
16. Evan Ferguson
17. Matt Doherty
18. Enda Stevens
19. Troy Parrott
20. Callum Robinson
21. Jeff Hendrick
22. Robbie Brady
23. Darragh Lenihan
24. Caoimhín Kelleher
25. Jamie McGrath
26. Michael Obafemi
27. Andrew Omobamidele
28. Mark Sykes
29. Darren Randolph
30. Daryl Horgan
31. Callum O’Dowda
32. Conor Hourihane
33. Mark Travers
34. Kevin Long
35. Cyrus Christie
36. Seán Maguire
37. Ryan Manning
38. Aaron Connolly
39. Will Smallbone
40. Shane Long
41. Festy Ebosele
42. Andrew Moran
43. Sinclair Armstrong
44. Jack Byrne
45. James McCarthy
46. Ronan Curtis
47. James Collins
48. Will Keane
49. Scott Hogan
50. David McGoldrick
51. Harry Arter
52. Ciarán Clark
53. CJ Hamilton

Stephen Kenny introduced 21 players to their international debut during his tenure as Ireland’s manager:

1. Gavin Bazunu
2. Chiedozie Ogbene
3. Liam Scales
4. Andrew Omobamidele
5. Mark Sykes
6. Evan Ferguson
7. Mikey Johnston
8. Nathan Collins
9. Jayson Molumby
10. Andrew Moran
11. Sinclair Armstrong
12. Festy Ebosele
13. Jamie McGrath
14. Scott Hogan
15. Dara O’Shea
16. Jason Knight
17. Adam Idah
18. Caoimhín Kelleher
19. Troy Parrott
20. Ryan Manning
21. Will Smallbone

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Stephen Kenny names 22-man squad for training camp https://www.sportsnewsireland.com/soccer/soccer-irish/stephen-kenny-names-22-man-squad-for-training-camp https://www.sportsnewsireland.com/soccer/soccer-irish/stephen-kenny-names-22-man-squad-for-training-camp#respond Fri, 19 May 2023 10:53:25 +0000 https://www.sportsnewsireland.com/?p=27207 Stephen Kenny has named a 22-man squad for a four-day training camp in at the Robins High Performance Centre in Bristol next week ahead of the Republic of Ireland’s UEFA EURO 2024 qualifiers in June. Ireland will play Greece on Friday, June 16, in Athens and Gibraltar on Monday, June 19, at the Aviva Stadium […]

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Stephen Kenny has named a 22-man squad for a four-day training camp in at the Robins High Performance Centre in Bristol next week ahead of the Republic of Ireland’s UEFA EURO 2024 qualifiers in June.

Ireland will play Greece on Friday, June 16, in Athens and Gibraltar on Monday, June 19, at the Aviva Stadium as part of their UEFA EURO 2024 qualifying campaign which began with a narrow 1-0 defeat to France in March.

Kenny has named a 22-man squad comprised of players from the EFL and the League of Ireland for the training camp at Bristol City’s training ground to begin preparations for those two qualifiers in June.

Tom Cannon, who enjoyed an impressive loan spell at Preston North End from Everton, has been called into the training camp as well as Shamrock Rovers winger Neil Farrugia, Hull City defender Seán McLoughlin, Millwall defender Danny McNamara and goalkeepers James Talbot & Brian Maher, from Bohemians and Derry City respectively.

Jeff Hendrick and Alan Browne will miss the four-day training camp as they recover from injury but are expected to be in contention for the Greece and Gibraltar matches in June.

Chiedozie Ogbene will report for the camp to continue his assessment and rehabilitation from a hamstring injury whilst Andrew Omobamidele, Callum Robinson and Seamus Coleman have all been ruled out of the upcoming qualifiers through injury.

Middlesbrough defender Darragh Lenihan and Peterborough United midfielder Jack Taylor will not be involved with the training camp due to their club’s participation in the EFL play-offs.

All Premier League players remain in action for their clubs as well as Mikey Johnston at Vitoria de Guimaraes, Jamie McGrath at Dundee United and Matt Doherty at Atlético Madrid who continue their domestic seasons

“The six-week break between the end of the Championship and our qualifier in Greece is something we have to navigate and make sure our preparations are planned well,” said Stephen Kenny.

“This training camp in Bristol for four days is essential before we travel to Turkey on June 5th for nine days ahead of our visit to Athens and we’re looking forward to a good four days training and some sharp sessions.”

Ireland Squad – Bristol Training Camp

Squad: Max O’Leary (Bristol City), James Talbot (Bohemians), Brian Maher (Derry City); Danny McNamara (Millwall), Callum O’Dowda (Cardiff City), James McClean (Wigan Athletic), Ryan Manning (Swansea City), John Egan (Sheffield United), Dara O’Shea (West Bromwich Albion), Sean McLaughlin (Hull City); Jayson Molumby (West Bromwich Albion), Josh Cullen (Burnley), Will Smallbone (Southampton), Mark Sykes (Bristol City), Neil Farrugia (Shamrock Rovers), Jason Knight (Derby County); Chiedozie Ogbene (Rotherham United), Tom Cannon (Everton), Troy Parrott (Tottenham Hotspur), Michael Obafemi (Burnley), Adam Idah (Norwich City), Will Keane (Wigan Athletic).

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Republic of Ireland to play Belgium and Lithuania in March https://www.sportsnewsireland.com/news/republic-of-ireland-to-play-belgium-and-lithuania-in-march https://www.sportsnewsireland.com/news/republic-of-ireland-to-play-belgium-and-lithuania-in-march#respond Mon, 31 Jan 2022 17:45:52 +0000 https://www.sportsnewsireland.com/?p=23502 The Centenary of the Football Association of Ireland (FAI) will be celebrated at next month’s friendly game with Belgium. Two games in March Stephen Kenny’s men will play the Belgians at the Aviva Stadium on  Saturday, 26 March 2022, with a 5pm kick-off. The Irish side will play Lithuania the following Tuesday, 29 March 2022, […]

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The Centenary of the Football Association of Ireland (FAI) will be celebrated at next month’s friendly game with Belgium.

Two games in March

Stephen Kenny’s men will play the Belgians at the Aviva Stadium on  Saturday, 26 March 2022, with a 5pm kick-off.

The Irish side will play Lithuania the following Tuesday, 29 March 2022, with a 7.45 pm kick-off.

These opening fixtures of the 2022 international season will be preparation for the UEFA Nations League campaign when Ukraine and Scotland will visit Dublin in June.

These opening fixtures of the 2022 international season will be preparation for the UEFA Nations League campaign when Ukraine and Scotland will visit Dublin in June. And you want to place a bet on who will win those games, check out these amazing UK betting sites.

Tickets

Ticketing details for the Belgium and Lithuania games will be announced by the FAI later this month. The two fixtures are included in the FAI Season Ticket for 2022 which will opens for season ticket renewals only on Tuesday, February 1st. The public sale of new season tickets will commence on Monday, February 21st.

Looking ahead to the two March fixtures, FAI Chief Executive Jonathan Hill said:

“The Centenary of the FAI demands a very special opponent to celebrate the rich history of Irish teams on the international stage and what better opponents than the top ranked team in the world. Belgium have set the standards for developing young players in recent years and we are really excited by the visit of Roberto Martinez’s team. We also look forward to welcoming Lithuania to Dublin for the second of our games in March.”

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Republic of Ireland end qualifying campaign on a high https://www.sportsnewsireland.com/soccer/republic-of-ireland-end-qualifying-campaign-on-a-high-nov-21 https://www.sportsnewsireland.com/soccer/republic-of-ireland-end-qualifying-campaign-on-a-high-nov-21#respond Mon, 15 Nov 2021 07:00:39 +0000 https://www.sportsnewsireland.com/?p=22570 The Republic of Ireland Men’s national football team ended their 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification campaign on a high with a 3-0 win against Luxembourg away from home. Shane Duffy, Chiedozie Ogbene and Callum Robinson got the goals at the Stade Du Luxembourg as Ireland banished the demons of the reverse fixture. A cameo from […]

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The Republic of Ireland Men’s national football team ended their 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification campaign on a high with a 3-0 win against Luxembourg away from home.

Shane Duffy, Chiedozie Ogbene and Callum Robinson got the goals at the Stade Du Luxembourg as Ireland banished the demons of the reverse fixture.

A cameo from Derby County star Jason Knight proved to be one for the history books as he was involved in all three goals, winning the free-kick that led to the opener and assisting the second and third.

The team had failed to qualify for next year’s winter-scheduled tournament in Qatar after poor results in their first half of fixtures but a strong second half of the campaign has underlined the growth the side has seen under Stephen Kenny.

The game provided a metaphor for the eight games (ten counting the friendlies with Qatar) as Ireland produced a patchy performance in their campaign closer, especially in the first half.

The boys in Orange, for the first time since a 0-0 draw against Mexico in May 1998 (and the first time in a competitive fixture since Macedonia…), took a while to get going while Luxembourg enjoyed their best period in the first 45 minutes.

The highlight of the first-half was an unbelievable save from Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu, who gets better and better with each game.

Stephen Kenny’s men grew into the game after Bazunu’s reflexes were flexed and Ogbene and John Egan came closest to putting them ahead but they had to go back into their dressing room without a goal to their name.

Luxembourg had the ball in the Irish net after a strong start to the second half but winger Danel Sinani was denied the opportunity to put his side in the lead – the referee brought play back for a foul.

The fateful introduction of Jason Knight came 62 minutes into the match and five minutes later Ireland had scored – Shane Duffy nodded home a set-piece won by Knight after being fouled by Sinani.

Ogbene dinked a second effort home after a beautiful period of play from the Irish that saw midfielders Jeff Hendrick and Knight combine to skewer the Luxembourg defence.

The game was wrapped up with two minutes of normal time to go when Callum Robinson tapped the ball in after a fantastic cross by James McClean was tapped back into space by Knight.

The victory made it Kenny and co.’s second of the campaign (third counting the Qatar friendles), seeing them finish three points above Luxembourg in third after eight in their last four games.

The match was the final one before Kenny’s current contract runs out and makes for an emphatic case for a renewal, which many fans are in favour of after the national team’s progression in the year.

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Coleman returns to Republic of Ireland squad for November internationals https://www.sportsnewsireland.com/soccer/coleman-returns-to-republic-of-ireland-squad-for-november-internationals-21 https://www.sportsnewsireland.com/soccer/coleman-returns-to-republic-of-ireland-squad-for-november-internationals-21#respond Thu, 04 Nov 2021 14:35:14 +0000 https://www.sportsnewsireland.com/?p=22347 Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny has named a 26-man squad for the final FIFA 2022 World Cup qualifiers against Portugal and Luxembourg. Captain Seamus Coleman has returned to the squad after he missed the October double-header against Azerbaijan and Qatar through injury. West Bromwich Albion midfielder Jayson Molumby and Preston North End midfielder Alan […]

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Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny has named a 26-man squad for the final FIFA 2022 World Cup qualifiers against Portugal and Luxembourg.

Captain Seamus Coleman has returned to the squad after he missed the October double-header against Azerbaijan and Qatar through injury.

West Bromwich Albion midfielder Jayson Molumby and Preston North End midfielder Alan Browne both come back into the squad following suspension.

Wigan’s Will Keane has been picked for a second time in succession after his and James McClean’s impressive runs of form continued for the Latics.

The national side will hope to reverse the results from the reverse fixtures against both sides and end their latest qualification campaign on a high.

Ireland are set to face Portugal at a sold-out Aviva Stadium on Thursday, November 11 before flying to Luxembourg for their final FIFA 2022 World Cup qualifying match on Sunday, November 14.

Republic of Ireland Squad – Portugal & Luxembourg

Goalkeepers: Caoimhin Kelleher (Liverpool), Gavin Bazunu (Portsmouth, on loan from Manchester City), Mark Travers (AFC Bournemouth).
Defenders: Seamus Coleman (Everton), Matt Doherty (Tottenham Hotspur), Ryan Manning (Swansea City), Enda Stevens (Sheffield United), James McClean (Wigan Athletic), Shane Duffy (Brighton and Hove Albion), John Egan (Sheffield United), Andrew Omobamidele (Norwich City), Nathan Collins (Burnley).
Midfielders: Conor Hourihane (Sheffield United, on loan from Aston Villa), Josh Cullen (Anderlecht), Jeff Hendrick (Newcastle United), Jason Knight (Derby County), Jayson Molumby (West Bromwich Albion, on loan from Brighton and Hove Albion), Alan Browne (Preston North End), Jamie McGrath (St. Mirren).
Forwards: Callum Robinson (West Bromwich Albion), Troy Parrott (MK Dons, on loan from Tottenham Hotspur), Adam Idah (Norwich City), James Collins (Cardiff City), Will Keane (Wigan Athletic), Chiedozie Ogbene (Rotherham United), Daryl Horgan (Wycombe Wanderers).

Fixtures – FIFA 2022 World Cup Qualifying

11/11 – Republic of Ireland v Portugal – Aviva Stadium, 7.45pm
14/11 – Luxembourg v Republic of Ireland – Stade de Luxembourg, 7.45pm

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Kenny names 26 man squad for upcoming games https://www.sportsnewsireland.com/soccer/kenny-names-26-man-squad-for-upcoming-games https://www.sportsnewsireland.com/soccer/kenny-names-26-man-squad-for-upcoming-games#respond Thu, 30 Sep 2021 12:22:57 +0000 https://www.sportsnewsireland.com/?p=21213 Ireland national football team manager Stephen Kenny has officially released the squad that will face Azerbaijan and Qatar The Ireland boss has named some surprises in the 26 man squad as well as handing out possible first senior caps to some players. Captain Seamus Coleman will miss out on the matches due to a hamstring […]

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Ireland national football team manager Stephen Kenny has officially released the squad that will face Azerbaijan and Qatar

The Ireland boss has named some surprises in the 26 man squad as well as handing out possible first senior caps to some players.

Captain Seamus Coleman will miss out on the matches due to a hamstring injury he sustained while playing for Everton. He has been replaced in the squad with young defender Nathan Collins who moved to Burnley this season but is yet to make an appearance.

Fulham defender Cyrus Christie is also named in the squad mainly due to the injury of West Brom centre half Dara O’Shea. Celtic’s Liam Scales was unlucky not to get a call up after recent showings in the Scottish Premiership.

Midfielders Jason Molumby and Alan Browne have also not been included in this November international’s squad.

Wigan Athletic striker Will Keane has received his first international call-up to Ireland having scored four goals in the opening nine matches of the League One season.

Ireland Men’s National Team 26 man squad

Goalkeepers: Gavin Bazunu (Portsmouth FC), Caoimhin Kelleher (Liverpool FC), Mark Travers (AFC Bournemouth)

Defenders: Matt Doherty (Tottenham Hotspur), Cyrus Christie (Fulham FC), Shane Duffy (Brighton & Hove Albion), John Egan (Sheffield United), Enda Stevens (Sheffield United), James McClean (Wigan Athletic), Ryan Manning (Swansea FC), Andrew Omabamidele (Norwich City), Nathan Collins (Burnley)

Midfielders: Conor Hourihane (Sheffield United), Josh Cullen (Anderlecht), Jeff Hendrick (Newcastle United), Jason Knight (Derby City), Jamie McGrath (St Mirren), Harry Arter (Charlton Athletic)

Forwards: Callum Robinson (West Bromich Albion), Aaron Connolly (Brighton & Hove Albion), James Collins (Cardiff City), Daryl Horgan (Wycombe Wanderers), Adam Idah (Norwich City), Troy Parrott (MK Dons), Will Keane (Wigan Athletic), Chiedozie Ogbene (Rotherham United)

Ireland will play Azerbaijan first in a World Cup qualifier. The match kicks of at 17:00 on Saturday 9th October in Tel Aviv.

They will then return home to play World Cup hosts Qatar in a friendly. That game starts at 19:45 on Tuesday 12th October.

To read more in-depth and up-to-date Ireland and international football news, click here.

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Gavin Bazunu Shines As Republic of Ireland Impress Against Serbia https://www.sportsnewsireland.com/soccer/gavin-bazunu-shines-as-republic-of-ireland-impress-against-serbia https://www.sportsnewsireland.com/soccer/gavin-bazunu-shines-as-republic-of-ireland-impress-against-serbia#respond Tue, 07 Sep 2021 21:58:55 +0000 https://www.sportsnewsireland.com/?p=20452 The Republic of Ireland and Serbia played out a 1-1 draw at the Aviva Stadium on Tuesday night – an outcome more positive for the home side than the fancied away side. Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu won Man of the Match for his terrific performance, making ten saves throughout the game. Serbia were […]

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The Republic of Ireland and Serbia played out a 1-1 draw at the Aviva Stadium on Tuesday night – an outcome more positive for the home side than the fancied away side.

Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu won Man of the Match for his terrific performance, making ten saves throughout the game.

Serbia were ahead from the 20th minute but Irish pressure led to a late own-goal and almost flipped the script on the side who were top of Group A heading into this game.

Ireland looked much improved in comparison to their performance to the display they put up in the reverse fixture.

Ireland looked a lot better defensively as Serbia’s attacking lineup dominated possession for the majority of the game.

After the Serbians dominated the opening minutes, Ireland found their way into the game through Jeff Hendrick and Adam Idah.

Hendrick put in one of his best performances in an Ireland shirt on the night with some strong carries from midfield.

Adam Idah struck a header just wide from an offside position but it was clear that confidence had seeped into Stephen Kenny’s side.

However, a set-piece let them down 20 minutes into the game when Alan Browne failed to track his man and Sergej Milinkovic-Savic headed home in fine fashion.

Bazunu got a touch on the ball but could not do enough to stop it and the home side fell behind.

Ireland looked to responded but Serbia dominated possession until half-time with the home side hanging on.

Fiorentina star Dusan Vlahovic came close several minutes before the end of the half but was stopped by Ireland’s 19-year-old goalkeeper.

Serbia continued to search for the second when play restarted in an effort to give their lead some security.

Ireland struggled with the Serbian crosses and Bazunu pulled off some magnificent saves to deny the away side in the second half.

However, later in the half, Ireland started to attack more as the Serbians grew more desperate for a second.

Subsitute Callum Robinson and right wing-back Matt Doherty provided a strong threat to the Serbian backline, which was often disconnected from the rest of the side.

James McClean also looked to progress the ball further up the pitch on the left flank and the Derry man also had his moment in defence, clearing the danger after Serbian substitute winger Nemanja Radonjic found clean air.

The Irish pressure grew and grew and the national side got their reward when Robinson’s cross from the right wing caused a panic and the clearance whacked off Serbian centre-half Nikola Milenkovic and was redirected into the net.

The stadium erupted after helping the pressure to weigh down on the visitors and Ireland, after a minute of nerves and a near-wondergoal from Nemanja Gudelj, began to look for a second.

The side pushed hard and Omibamdele almost scored the winner from distance, forcing Serbian keeper Predrag Rajkovic to make an acrobatic save.

Several corners came and went but Ireland could not find a winner and the two sides settled for a draw.

The Republic of Ireland picked up their second point of the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification campaign and are now a point ahead of Azerbaijan.

Ireland overperformed by getting a draw against a side such as Serbia and it is the kind of result that stands to Stephen Kenny and the project he is building.

However, we will have to wait until October to see more of it.

Man of the Match: Gavin Bazunu (Republic of Ireland)

Republic of Ireland (3-5-2): Gavin Bazunu; Shane Duffy (C), John Egan, Andrew Omobamidele; Matt Doherty, James McClean, Josh Cullen (Jayson Mollumby 66), Jeff Hendrick (Conor Hourihane 78), Alan Browne (Callum Robinson 58); Jamie McGrath (Daryl Horgan 66), Adam Idah (James Collins 78)

Serbia (3-4-3): Predrag Rajkovic, Strahinja Pavlovic, Milos Veljkovic, Nikola Milenkovic; Nemanja Gudelj, Filip Kostic, Filip Djuricic (Nemanja Radonjic 70), Sergej Milinkovic–Savic, Dusan Tadic (C) (Nemanja Maksimovic 83); Dusan Vlahovic (Luka Jovic 70), Aleksandar Mitrovic.

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Republic of Ireland v Serbia – Preview, Lineup, Odds, Where To Watch https://www.sportsnewsireland.com/soccer/republic-of-ireland-v-serbia-preview-lineup-odds-where-to-watch-sept-2021 https://www.sportsnewsireland.com/soccer/republic-of-ireland-v-serbia-preview-lineup-odds-where-to-watch-sept-2021#respond Mon, 06 Sep 2021 14:16:48 +0000 https://www.sportsnewsireland.com/?p=20384 The Republic of Ireland take on Serbia in their final 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifier of the September international window on Tuesday evening. Ireland head into the second half of the qualifiers without a win in their first four games while Serbia sit top of Group A on 10 points, ahead of Portugal on goal […]

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The Republic of Ireland take on Serbia in their final 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifier of the September international window on Tuesday evening.

Ireland head into the second half of the qualifiers without a win in their first four games while Serbia sit top of Group A on 10 points, ahead of Portugal on goal difference.

Stephen Kenny’s side have had a frustrating first international break of the season so far, losing away to Portugal in the dying moments of the game and failing to earn three points against a rigid Azerbaijan in Dublin.

Serbia, on the other hand, have scored four goals in both of their games in the international break, including a 4-0 win in a friendly against Qatar in Hungary.

Dragan Stojkovic’s side dispatched of Luxembourg at the Red Star stadium at the same time Ireland salvaged a draw with 112th in the world Azerbaijan.

Luxembourg had previously beaten Ireland by a goal in an empty Aviva Stadium at the end of March where the away side always looked better.

Aleksandar Mitrovic scored a second brace of the World Cup Qualifiers so far to take his tally to six in the campaign.

His first brace came against Ireland in the teams’ reverse fixture – a 3-2 Serbian home win.

Ireland have produced two of their best performances against the two sides heavily favoured to progress from Group A – Serbia and Portugal – and Stephen Kenny will be hopeful of more of the same on Tuesday night.

Captain Seamus Coleman will be unavailable for the Republic of Ireland through injury after playing all 90 minutes against both Portugal and Azerbaijan while Southampton forward Shane Long is still sidelined with coronavirus.

Cyrus Christie will join the squad for the Serbia game in Coleman’s place.

Lineups

Republic of Ireland (3-5-2): Bazunu; Omobamidele, Egan, Duffy (C); Doherty, Hendrick, Cullen, Browne, McClean; Idah, McGrath.

Subs: Kelleher, Talbot, Manning, Hourihane, Parrott, Robinson, Christie, Horgan, Molumby, Collins, Arter, Scales.

Serbia (3-4-3): Rajkovic; Pavlovic, Veljkovic, Milenkovic; Gudelj, Milinkovic-Savic, Kostic, Djuricic; Tadic, Vlahovic, Mitrovic

Subs: Dmitrovic, Mladenovic, Ilic, Maksimovic, Radonjic, Jovic, Mitrovic, Racic, Lukic, Ristic, Svilar.

Odds

Republic of Ireland 12/5

Draw 23/10

Serbia 11/10

Where To Watch

The match between the Republic of Ireland and Serbia will be held at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin and will kick-off at 7:45 pm. The game will be shown on RTÉ 2 and Sky Sports Football – coverage on both channels begins at 7 pm.

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The Republic of Ireland failed to assert their dominance on a resilient Azerbaijan defence in a frustrating draw at the Aviva Stadium in the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.

The Republic of Ireland had the lion’s share of possession throughout the game but a 25-yard strike from Azerbaijani midfielder Emin Makhmudov forced Stephen Kenny’s side to chase the game in the second half.

The ever-reliable Shane Duffy headed home with three minutes to spare in normal time to share the spoils with the visitors but Ireland failed to deliver on the promise they showed on Wednesday against Portugal.

Duffy and co. started out as the better side, applying pressure on a three-man defence that appeared as if holes could be exposed in it.

However, as the half went on, Ireland’s history under Stephen Kenny of being wasteful in front of goal had another chapter added to it as the side failed to take the lead despite having several strong chances to do so.

Ireland’s 3-4-3 formation failed to impact their play positively with a midfield who struggled to keep possession and an overreliance on creativity down the right flank.

Azerbaijan got to grips with the game and started pushing back and applying pressure on the hosts’ back five.

Ireland weathered much of the storm but not without some alarming amounts of space being afforded to the opponents on the ball at times.

The half looked to be ending without a goal before Makhmudov rifled the ball past Gavin Bazunu, shocking the Aviva and putting Giovanni De Biasi’s side ahead.

De Biasi’s defensive tactics shone in the second half as the Republic of Ireland were frustrated time and time again.

The game followed the trend Azerbaijan have showcased in recent history of allowing at least twice as many shots against themselves as they took.

However, the Azerbaijani defence, namely a narrow back three and goalkeeper Sahruddin Mehemmedeliyev, held firm.

Wycombe Wanderers striker Daryl Horgan came on in place of Aaron Connolly and injected some much-needed urgency into the side.

Troy Parrott was taken off 17 minutes into the second half with Jayson Molumby on in his place.

Parrott struggled throughout the game after being placed in a deeper role than usual – it was not uncommon to see Idah centrally and Parrott behind him with no presence on the right-hand side in the final third.

Ireland got their goal with minutes to spare courtesy of Shane Duffy, who became the side’s joint top-scorer under Stephen Kenny with his equaliser – Duffy and Parrott have both scored two since Kenny’s first game in charge.

The team pushed for a winner but could not find it and come out of their first half of World Cup Qualifier fixtures with just a point to show for it.

The Republic of Ireland host Serbia on Tuesday, September 7 in the first of their reverse fixtures against their Group A opponents.

Serbia smacked Luxembourg 4-1 in the Red Star Stadium in Belgrade and have given Ireland a mountain to climb to get out of the group – although it does not seem like Stephen Kenny’s side have a chance.

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The Republic of Ireland return home after their heartbreak in Faro and host Azerbaijan in their fourth fixture of the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers in front of home fans at the Aviva Stadium.

The Group A showdown means one of the sides will finally get points on the board after both teams suffered losses to Portugal, Serbia and Luxembourg.

Stephen Kenny’s Republic of Ireland side came close in their last match against Portugal after two disappointing opening games against Serbia and Luxembourg but it was not to be.

Our match report detailed an Ireland that had cohesion in defence and offered threats up top via the vision of their midfield.

More of the same will be expected against an Azerbaijan side who have given up at least twice as many shots as they have taken in each of their three other qualifying games.

They will hope to get their second win under the former Dundalk and Ireland U21 boss against the side ranked 112th in the world.

Ireland have announced their team for today’s game, which sees Ronan Curtis, Alan Browne and Callum Robinson all make a return to the matchday 23.

Ireland’s full-backs will once again be crucial to their performance – the duo of Seamus Coleman and Matt Doherty will retain their spots after the Portugal match.

Norwich City’s Andrew Omibamidele made his debut for the national side after he came on in Dara O’Shea’s place after the latter centre-half was forced off through injury.

Omibamidele impressed and will appear again on the bench for the Republic of Ireland as the formation shifts from a 3-5-2 to a 4-4-2.

Giovanni De Biasi’s side tends to set up defensively but do deploy wing-backs and can offer a threat in the final third if given the chance.

Lineups

Republic of Ireland (4-4-2): Bazunu; Coleman, Duffy, Egan, Doherty; Connolly, Cullen, Molumby, McClean; Idah, Parrott.

Subs: Kelleher, Talbot, Manning, Hourihane, Robinson, Hendrick, Browne, Horgan, McGrath, Collins, Curtis, Omibamidele.

Azerbaijan (4-3-3): Mahammadaliyev; Medvedev (C), Haghverdi, Camalov, Kryvotsiuk; Mahmudov, Qarayev, Bayramov; Alasgarov, Emreli, Ozobic.

Subs: Salahli, Mustafayev, Ahmadzada, Seydayev, Cannatov, Huseynov, Mustafazada, Nuriyev, Khalilzada, Ibrahimli, Sadykhov, Bayramov.

Odds

Republic of Ireland 1/2

Draw 11/4

Azerbaijan 6/1

TV Coverage 

Kick-off for the match is at 5:00 pm with RTÉ 2 broadcasting the game – their coverage begins at 4 pm.

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