Ireland joined world football governing body FIFA in August 1923 as the Football Association of the Irish Free State (FAIFS). Czech Republic 2-3 Northern Ireland: Paddy McNair scores twice as visitors survive fightback, Michael O'Neill says the victory gives his side momentum for their huge Euro 2020 qualifier with Holland next month, Jonny Evans celebrates after scoring Northern Ireland's second on Monday, England-Wales player ratings: Grealish shines, Pogba: My dream is to play for Real Madrid, Vettel, Hamilton's high hopes for Schumacher debut, Bale agent: He can get Spurs close to PL title, Man Utd leave Romero, Jones, Rojo out of CL squad, Rose, Fernandes out of Spurs' Europa squad, Southgate hails Calvert-Lewin, Grealish impacts, Edu: Partey signing part of seven-month plan, Czech Republic defender Ondrej Kudela vies for a ball with Liam Boyce, McNair tucks in his second as Northern Ireland took control, Vladimir Darida and Alex Kral, left, were both on target for Czech Republic, Northern Ireland celebrate after a blistering first-half display in Prague, Ronald Koeman labelled his side's approach as "terrible to watch", We would like your feedback, please fill in our survey. I don’t know whether Michael O’Neill would be still in charge, but they’ve been a very good team. Michael O'Neill's side were good value for their 3-0 half-time lead as McNair's clinical opener (9) was added to by Jonny Evans after Czech Republic failed to clear a set-piece (23). Only select news that interests you by picking the topics you want to display on the app's homepage. Northern Ireland are to play the Republic of Ireland in a friendly match at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin on Thursday, 15 November. Video, 00:01:15, 'We won't have any excuses' - Kenny says Republic will be prepared for Slovakia, I was experimental in the two games - Republic boss Kenny. It's the second game in a short space of time. O'Neill switched to a 3-5-2 formation as he made six changes from the side who were beaten by the Netherlands. "We'll look at the second half, there's things we could have done better but the most important thing was to come here and get a result and we did that.". Mick McCarthy has no fears about a potential Windsor Park showdown with Northern Ireland for a place in the Euro 2020 finals. The home of Republic of Ireland on BBC Sport online. "No team dominates for 90 minutes. They made the decision to take chances and put more men forward and made it difficult for us to control things and play out from the back. International Match. Report and highlights as Northern Ireland secure first away friendly win under Michael O'Neill. "We knew in the second half we would come under pressure. Republic of Ireland squad: Jack Byrne and Derrick Williams called up for Slovakia, Finland and Wales ties. Watch Slovakia vs Republic of Ireland live on Sky Sports Football on Thursday, October 8 O'Neill had failed to register a win in any of his previous 12 away friendlies as Northern Ireland boss, but after Ronald Koeman labelled his side's approach as "terrible to watch", this was lucky number 13 and the perfect riposte. Czech Republic: Pavlenka (5), Reznik (5), Kudela (6), Krejci (6), Husbauer (6), Krmencik (6), Kalvach (6), Kopic (6), Zmrhal (6), Kral (7), Simic (6) If you're a lover of photos, then check out our Instagram. Seconds later, Gavin Whyte was denied from close range and the hosts then wasted their best chance of the first half as Kral beat McLaughlin on the left and pulled the ball back for Michael Krmencik, but he could not find the target. “Not really, no," he replied. Although all their home pool games were in Trnava, the Slovaks are now expected to host the game in the capital, Bratislava. Northern Ireland and the Republic could meet in Belfast next year, Never miss a thing from Belfast and beyond - sign up for FREE updates direct to your email inbox. You feel more comfortable. Check out this week's That's What I Call Football podcast with Glentoran defender Patrick McClean: Here's our main Belfast Live Facebook page. They showed grit, determination and lots of heart. But following UEFA's play-offs draw in Nyon, it was confirmed that Ireland -  if they overcome Slovakia - will be away to the winners of the Northern Ireland and Bosnia-Herzegovina semi-final on March 31. Boyce and Whyte started up front while Thompson started in midfield alongside Davis and McNair. Paddy McNair scored twice as Northern Ireland withstood a second-half fightback from Czech Republic to record an impressive 3-2 friendly win in Prague. OK, we didn’t play well for 35 minutes in Switzerland. Paddy McNair scored twice as Northern Ireland withstood a second-half fightback from Czech Republic to record an impressive 3-2 friendly win in …