After months of uncertainty and postponements, the refixed clash looks finally set to go down in Bratislava as Stephen Kenny inherits a golden chance to qualify for a major tournament. And with Dublin set to host a handful of clashes at next summer's showpiece, fans are dreaming of another major tournament success. 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Share: Slovakia v Ireland takes place tonight and the stakes for Stephen Kenny could not be higher as he enters the last chance saloon for a place at Euro 2020. Goals scored in each game throughout the NL and qualifying campaign will be converted to the Kelvin scale and totals will be used to assign seeding for the tournament. The winner of Slovakia v Ireland will go on to face Northern Ireland or Bosnia-Herzegovina in the play-off final next month for a place at the tournament. Stephen Kenny's men travel to … But everyone will have to be near their best, individually, and they'll have to click collectively also. You can unsubscribe at any time. Just three minutes to go, Robbie Brady's free goes wide but it looked for the life of me that it was in the back of the net. Other than that, the gaffer should have a full squad to choose from. From the section Republic of Ireland. Defeat tonight would mean Ireland will not be taking part in the festival of football next summer, when four games will be held here in Dublin at the Aviva Stadium. Stephen Kenny's men will need to beat Slovakia to qualify for a Euro 2020 playoff final, Get all the very latest news in Ireland straight to your email every single day. A valiant effort by Stephen Kenny's side and would have been worthy of a win, AND THAT'S IT IRELAND ARE NOT GOING TO EURO 2020, Hamsik steps up for the first penalty and he SCORES, EXTRA TIME FULL TIME Slovakia 0-0 Ireland, 120 mins Stephen Kenny received a booking as we have just a minute to go, looks unlikely Ireland will get another chance, Randolph gets lucky as he passes out from the back. Stephen Kenny's wait for a first win as Ireland boss continues following a close... Stephen Kenny has said there will be 'no grey areas' in what he expects from his Republic of Ireland players against Slovakia tonight. The winner will travel on November 12 to face whoever emerges from the other semi-final between Bosnia and Herzegovina and Northern Ireland for a place in next year’s deferred Euro 2020 finals. Rest of the squad plays mostly for middling teams around Europe. *, Leeds United set to sign Bayern Munich midfielder in major coup, Eoin Bradley slapped with six-game ban for urinating on Windsor Park pitch, Heartbreak for Ireland as Slovakia win Euro 2020 play-off on penalties, McClean in for Connolly as Stephen Kenny names Ireland team to face Slovakia, Shane McGrath: Stephen Kenny’s game plan is most ambitious change since days of Jack Charlton, Conor McGregor accepts UFC bout against Dustin Poirier and names dates. The Tehelné pole in Bratislava is currently fixed to host the Slovakia v Ireland game. October 8: Slovakia v Ireland & Bosnia and Herzegovina v N. Ireland. 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Five years ago he scored a goal against Germany…, 109 MINS – Ireland just slow it all down here as McGoldrick looks tired. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. Match Date: Thursday 08 October 2020. Quick look at Slovakia: Dubravka of Newcastle is their 'keeper, good backline with a couple of Serie A players, one in the Bundesliga, one in La Liga, similar in midfield actually plus Hamsik, formerly of Napoli, but their frontline looks light. The former Napoli star missed the Nations League double-header against Czech Republic and Israel as a result of quarantine rules relating to travel from China. Kick-Off: 20:45 Local Time. The final will be contested on November 12, subject to Covid-19 guidelines in different countries, and Bosnia and Herzegovina or Northern Ireland will have home advantage. 3 Star Hotel: €649 / 4 Star Hotel: €689 . By James Fenton. IRELAND's hopes of qualifying for next summer's European Championships will be on the line this Thursday night. The winner will qualify for Euro 2020 next summer. They look happy to go to penalties after this Irish onslaught in extra time and it certainly seems we are heading that way, 117 mins Can Ireland muster up one more chance? Last updated on 19 December 2019 19 December 2019. Hapal recently revealed he was considering coaxing Skrtel out of international retirement, but those plans were quashed due to a health issue. David McGoldrick returns to the starting line-up after recovering from a foot issue which saw him... Conor McGregor has said he has accepted a UFC bout against Dustin Poirier and the fight will take place in 2020. 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