85’ EXCELLENT SAVE! GOOD SAVE! From next month's FIFA World Cup finals draw all the way to UEFA EURO 2020, UEFA.com plots the key dates in the international window now that the European Qualifiers are over. Ireland struggled to break Finland down in a frustrating first half and were grateful for a big early stop from Darren Randolph at the other end. Shane Duffy (Republic of Ireland) takes the free-kick. Who is up, who is down, who reached the Finals: how all 55 teams did in the League Phase. Harry Arter (Republic of Ireland) has a shot blocked. No use for commercial purposes may be made of such trademarks. CHANCE! Seconds later, Ireland won the ball high up the pitch again and saw McGoldrick have his effort deflected and saved. Finland took the lead just after the hour with a remarkable contribution from substitute Fredrik Jensen. The most the Irish could muster in response was a speculative, long range effort from Harry Arter. Aaron Connolly (Republic of Ireland) fouls. Jensen had just been substituted onto the pitch when Robert Taylor found him at the back-post with the perfect cross to give the away side the lead in the 64th minute. Defeat leaves Ireland already five points off the pace and in need of a lift for their crucial Euro 2020 play-off against Slovakia. Our live coverage lets you follow all the key moments as they happen.Who will come out on top in the battle of the managers Stephen Kenny or Markku Kanerva? The Rangers midfielder was comfortably the best player on the pitch in Dublin. How Arsenal could line up with new £45m signing. Legal & Privacy. Callum Robinson (Republic of Ireland) misses the target. BIG CHANCE! In the 70th minute, Doherty found substitute Callum Robinson on the right side of the area but the keeper made himself big and made an impressive save to deny Ireland once again. Kamara has been impressive so far. Both sides then missed several chances in a frenetic closing period. The Republic of Ireland paid tribute to Jack Charlton but the players were not inspired and suffered a 1-0 Nations League defeat to Finland in Stephen Kenny’s first home game as manager Jensen had continued running, and slides in at the back post to put Finland ahead! CHANCE! Adam Idah (Republic of Ireland) is flagged for offside. What an impact! Use of UEFA.com signifies your agreement to the Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy. England held off Spain to claim a shock win in Seville as Iceland were relegated. A free kick for the Irish and Kamara is lucky not to see yellow there. Ireland rob FInland as they try to play out again and only a superb recovery tackle blocks a shot from McGoldrick from 12 yards out. The young Bundesliga star converted after 19 seconds from … Watch highlights. Ireland work a short corner to Brady on the right, but he puts his cross straight into the hands of Hradecky again. Callum Robinson of Republic of Ireland reacts following the UEFA Nations League B match between Republic of Ireland and Finland at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. The former Dundalk boss’ reign avoided defeat on his debut with a last-gasp equaliser away to Bulgaria on Thursday, and now Kenny’s men gear up for their second UEFA Nations League tie at home on Sunday. Tim Sparv (Finland) gives away a free-kick for a challenge on Jayson Molumby (Republic of Ireland). Robert Taylor, Nikolai Alho and Nicholas Hamalainen replace Joni Kauko, Jere Uronen and Ilmari Niskanen. Fredrik Jensen needed just 19 seconds to find the net, while the Republic of Ireland's attackers toiled in a Finland victory. Arter is booked for an attempted foul on Pukki in the previous move. The Republic of Ireland hosted Finland in the UEFA Nations League in what was newly appointed Ireland manager Stephen Kenny’s first home game in charge.. Finland ran out 0-1 winners with a goal on 63 minutes from the FC Augsburg frontman Fredrick Jensen. Harry Arter (Republic of Ireland) takes the free-kick. He tries to hook a volley at goal from an awkward height, but shanks it well wide of goal. CLOSE! Taylor, who's looked lively so far for the Finns, tries to play a quick one-two to get into the area but is sandwiched and dispossessed as he goes for the return ball. Watch highlights of one of Finland's most impressive performances on their way to winning promotion from League C in the UEFA Nations League. See how Finland earned promotion from League C despite defeat in Athens. Pukki fed Taylor on the left and a measured pass across the face of goal evaded both Randolph and his defenders, and the lunging substitute slammed into the net. If you're using other calendars you should look for similar options to add this calendar. World champions Germany will face France and the Netherlands, while Italy and Poland await EURO holders Portugal following the inaugural UEFA Nations League draw. The visitors marginally had the better of a poor first half. What a chance. Virgin Media Two will show highlights of the tie at 11pm. He's letting a lot go here. Wales take on Bulgaria as the Republic of Ireland host Finland in the second round of games in League B, Group 4. Connolly cuts in from the left, and shoots low from the edge of the area but straight at Hradecky. He cuts in from the right past two players, but curls his shot a yard wide of the far post from the edge of the area. 67’ CHANCE! David McGoldrick (in) - Adam Idah (out) (Republic of Ireland). Follow your favourite club and stay connected to make sure you keep your calendar up to date. 70’ GOOD SAVE! Ireland v Finland kicks off on Sunday, September 6 at 5pm. Ireland had their first chance of the game just four minutes later as Callum O'Dowda's low cross was only half-cleared to Harry Arter and his 20-yard shot was well saved. In the final five minutes, Ireland pinned Finland in their own penalty box and had a number of chances. UEFA Nations League Match Report for Republic of Ireland v Finland on 6 September 2020, includes all goals and incidents. Nikolai Alho (Finland) has an effort on goal. Jack Byrne named in Ireland’s matchday squad as Long and Cullen left out, Ireland given massive boost as Slovakia lose two key stars for crunch play-off, Philip Quinn: Preparation for Slovakia tonight couldn’t have gone better for Stephen Kenny, * Sign up to the Extra..ie survey panel to trial free products and win prizes for your opinions! Juhani Ojala (Finland) misses the target. Slovenia 1-0-Moldova See more. Finland: Lukas Hradecky (GK), Daniel O'Shaughnessy, Juhani Ojala, Leo Väisänen, Glen Kamara, Robert Taylor, Teemu Pukki, Tim Sparv (C), Nikolai Alho, Joel Pohjanpalo (Fredrik Jensen 63), Nicholas Hämäläinen. Given the lack of creativity in midfield, Ireland needed to make the most of any chances Finland gifted them. Ireland return to action next month with a mammoth Euro 2020 play-off semi-final against Slovakia. The rules and regulations for UEFA's new national team competition, the UEFA Nations League – which starts in September 2018 – have been confirmed. 64’ GOAL! Robinson swings in a beautiful ball from the right, but McGoldrick misses the ball completely with his head and then Connolly air shots a volley behind him from six yards. Ahlo cuts back onto his left foot and Randolph tips his looping drive onto the roof of the net at full stretch. Have your say on the game in the comments. Poor. Robert Taylor (Finland) delivers the corner. He blasts an angled drive at Hradecky, who parries the ball away to safety. Finland kick offed their UEFA Nations League campaign with a 1-0 loss at home to Ryan Giggs’ Wales on Thursday. There will be a minimum of four minutes added time, as Pukki is replaced by Rasmus Karjalainen. Jayson Molumby (Republic of Ireland) is cautioned by the referee. Ireland vs Finland live stream, Sky Sports Football/Sky Sports Main Event, Sunday September 6, 5pm BST. Mesut Ozil left out of Arsenal’s Europa League squad even after... All of Dundalk’s Europa League group stages will air on free-to-air... Dundalk vs St Pat’s on Friday night called off after positive... Man United goalkeeper Sergio Romero set for exit following deadline day... Ireland given massive boost as Slovakia lose two key stars for... Cork City sack manager Neale Fenn with club facing relegation. CHANCE! Play-offs await Ireland after Denmark draw, Finland qualify for first major tournament after beating Liechtenstein, The Warm-Up: The McCarthy plan looks set to fail for Ireland, United sweat on De Gea, © Eurosport, a Discovery Company 2020 – All rights reserved. More good, intricate play from Finland here. Idah gets to the byline and hooks a cross in, but it clears everyone and drifts away from danger. Arter gets in a good crossing position in the inside right channel, but launches it out hopelessly for a goal kick. A stunning pass from the outside of Doherty's foot puts Robinson through on the right of the Finnish area. Leo Väisänen (Finland) gives away a free-kick for a challenge on @@player2 (@@team2). Track all the UEFA Nations League results from matchday one in September to Sunday's final in Porto. Robbie Brady (Republic of Ireland) takes the corner. Ireland's defensive line is all over the place and a simple through pass leaves Pukki one on one with Randolph. 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