English:
The Republic of Ireland suffered a 1-2 defeat against Finland in a thrilling match played at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin, corresponding to the fifth matchday of the 2024 UEFA Nations League League B. Despite an initial dominance by the home side, with a goal from Evan Ferguson in the 45th minute assisted by Mikey Johnston, Finland managed to overturn the score. The Republic of Ireland was hampered by two early yellow cards, to O’Dowda and Knight in the 4th and 12th minutes respectively. Finland, with 55% possession, showed greater offensive effectiveness, generating 14 shots, 4 of them on target. Despite a missed penalty by Pohjanpalo in the 77th minute, Finland managed to score their second goal and seal the victory. The Republic of Ireland, with 45% possession, made 13 attempts, 3 of them on target. The referee was Harm Osmers from Germany.
Substitutions finland: at minute 59 D. O’Shaughnessy came in and M. Peltola went out., at minute 65 J. Pohjanpalo came in and O. Antman went out., at minute 65 D. Hakans came in and J. Uronen went out., at minute 84 T. Pukki came in and B. Kallman went out., at minute 84 I. Niskanen came in and N. Alho went out.
Substitutions rep. of ireland: at minute 76 F. Azaz came in and E. Ferguson went out., at minute 76 D. O’Shea came in and M. Doherty went out., at minute 76 J. Molumby came in and F. Ebosele went out., at minute 85 R. Manning came in and M. Johnston went out., at minute 85 T. Cannon came in and S. Szmodics went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Rep. Of Ireland
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Finland
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