A bad start to the second half for Ireland. Moments later, Collins has to make a last-ditch block to stop Dovbyk’s shot from the edge of the area. 9:01PM Cullen has just been booked for a late challenge on Sydorchuk. Ireland look second best and badly in need of inspiration as it stands. 9:03PM Here’s a look at the opening goal… Tsygankov's free-kick evades everyone to give Ukraine the lead in Dublin💻 https://t.
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The referee gives the free-kick but the Ukraine player is not punished further. Flag HALF-TIME: IRELAND 0-0 UKRAINE 8:43PM Elsewhere in the group, Scotland appear to be well in control against Armenia. — Virgin Media Sport (@VMSportIE) June 8, 2022 8:47PM So half-time and it’s been somewhat reminiscent of the weekend.
As it happened: Ireland v Ukraine, Nations LeagueIreland 0-1 Ukraine 6:43PM · 8 JUN 22 Hello, and welcome to today’s liveblog. We’re set for an intriguing fixture. Both these sides come into tonight’s match on the back of disappointments at the weekend. Ukraine saw their World Cup hopes end amid a heartbreaking loss to Wales, while Ireland got their Nations League campaign off to a losing start in Armenia. Stephen Kenny will feel tonight’s match is certainly winnable though — not only are the Ukrainians likely to have somewhat of a World Cup playoff hangover, but they have also opted for a largely second string team with 10 changes made from the Welsh match.
Ireland started brightly but struggled to maintain that momentum thereafter, with Ukraine coming more into it as the half progressed. Kenny’s side have had some decent spells in possession but as with the weekend, too often appear toothless and ineffectual in the final third. You get the sense a change is likely needed to prevent a similar outcome to Armenia, with Ukraine looking increasingly dangerous on the counter-attack.
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6:48PM Confirmation of tonight’s teams… Starting XI | Republic of Ireland v UkraineCyrus Christie & Jason Knight come into the side in the only changes from the Armenia defeatFesty Ebosele & James Talbot named on the bench ahead of the second UEFA Nations League group match #COYBIG | #WeAreOne | #IRLUKR pic.
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8:49PM Before the match, Ireland captain Séamus Coleman and the mascots presented the Ukraine support with sunflowers, the national flower of Ukraine, as a show of our solidarity 🇺🇦We stand with Ukraine ✊#WeAreOne | #IRLUKR pic. com/3tqn7saUHZ— FAIreland ⚽️🇮🇪 (@FAIreland) June 8, 2022 8:51PM The second half has begun. Ukraine have made one change at the break. Zubkov is replaced by Tsygankov 8:52PM Half chance immediately. Ogbene crosses for Knight, whose goalbound shot is blocked. 8:54PM IRELAND 0-1 UKRAINE (TSYGANKOV 48) 8:58PM Ukraine take the lead through the substitute only just on the field. Tsygankov’s inswinging free-kick from the right-wing eludes everyone including Kelleher, who can only help it on its way into the net.
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