Finland are really pushing for a goal now and dangerman Kallman is played behind the Irish defence, draws out Caoimhin Kelleher, but fails to beat the Ireland goalkeeper. VAR might have had a quick look at that one, though, as it was very tight between Kallman and Liam Scales, the last Irish defender.

The Republic of Ireland secured a 1-0 win over Finland in the Aviva Stadium. Here is how we rated the players.

Republic of Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson says he had "no doubt" about drafting Matt Doherty into his squad for the Nations League matches against Finland and England. The Wolves defender was called into the group for the double-header after captain ...

The Republic of Ireland wrestled their way to a 1-0 victory over Finland at the Aviva Stadium, with the result confirming the visitors' relegation to League C of the UEFA Nations League (UNL).

Matt Doherty was initially left out of the Ireland squad before Monday's belated call-up but Keith Treacy reckons Heimir Hallgrimsson had been trying to "phase" him out. Watch or listen to the full RTÉ Soccer Podcast on rte.

Despite a 2-0 loss to their bogie team of late Greece last time out, there is an air of confidence around the boys in green this time around. Earlier in the week, the Icelandic man in the hot seat said that this next fixture is a ‘little step’ on the road he is paving for his squad.

Nations League Clash in DublinIreland face off against Finland at the Aviva Stadium in a crucial UEFA Nations League match on Thursday, with both teams fighting to avoid

They will be looking for two wins out of two against Finland when they play at the Aviva Stadium this evening.

Ireland welcome Finland to the Aviva Stadium on Thursday with both sides still at risk of relegation to League C of the Nations League. The Boys in Green defeated the Finns 2-1 in Helsinki just last month,