International Friendly

Republic of Ireland vs Latvia, 2023 International Friendly

· International Friendly
Republic of Ireland
  • 6': Callum O'Dowda
  • 17': Evan Ferguson
  • 65': Chiedozie Ogbene
FT
3 - 2
Latvia
  • 33': Roberts Uldrikis
  • 45'+1': Arturs Zjuzins

About

Republic of Ireland are hosting Latvia at , , , starting on . The match is a part of the International Friendly.

Match Timeline

  • 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
  • 0': First Half begins.
  • 4': Hand ball by Arturs Zjuzins (Latvia).
  • 5': Foul by Roberts Uldrikis (Latvia).
  • 5': Jayson Molumby (Republic of Ireland) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 6': Goal! Republic of Ireland 1, Latvia 0. Callum O'Dowda (Republic of Ireland) with an attempt from very close range to the bottom right corner. Assisted by William Smallbone with a cross.
  • 8': Callum O'Dowda (Republic of Ireland) wins a free kick on the left wing.
  • 8': Foul by Roberts Savalnieks (Latvia).
  • 10': Corner, Republic of Ireland. Conceded by Kristers Tobers.
  • 14': Attempt missed. Evan Ferguson (Republic of Ireland) left footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by William Smallbone.
  • 15': Foul by Jayson Molumby (Republic of Ireland).
  • 15': Kristers Tobers (Latvia) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 15': Foul by Antonijs Cernomordijs (Latvia).
  • 15': Michael Obafemi (Republic of Ireland) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 17': Goal! Republic of Ireland 2, Latvia 0. Evan Ferguson (Republic of Ireland) left footed shot from very close range to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Michael Obafemi.
  • 20': Attempt missed. Vladislavs Gutkovskis (Latvia) right footed shot from the right side of the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Arturs Zjuzins with a through ball.
  • 22': Attempt missed. Roberts Uldrikis (Latvia) right footed shot from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Roberts Savalnieks with a cross.
  • 23': Attempt saved. Alan Browne (Republic of Ireland) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Michael Obafemi.
  • 24': Corner, Republic of Ireland. Conceded by Antonijs Cernomordijs.
  • 25': Attempt missed. Evan Ferguson (Republic of Ireland) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by William Smallbone with a cross following a corner.
  • 28': Attempt saved. Callum O'Dowda (Republic of Ireland) left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Matt Doherty with a cross.
  • 28': Corner, Republic of Ireland. Conceded by Pavels Steinbors.
  • 28': Attempt missed. Dara O'Shea (Republic of Ireland) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by William Smallbone with a cross following a corner.
  • 29': Offside, Republic of Ireland. Caoimhín Kelleher tries a through ball, but Michael Obafemi is caught offside.
  • 31': Foul by Andrejs Ciganiks (Latvia).
  • 31': Matt Doherty (Republic of Ireland) wins a free kick on the right wing.
  • 32': Attempt missed. William Smallbone (Republic of Ireland) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses the top right corner. Assisted by Dara O'Shea.
  • 33': Goal! Republic of Ireland 2, Latvia 1. Roberts Uldrikis (Latvia) right footed shot from outside the box to the top right corner. Assisted by Vladislavs Sorokins.
  • 34': Alan Browne (Republic of Ireland) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
  • 34': Foul by Arturs Zjuzins (Latvia).
  • 38': Attempt blocked. Michael Obafemi (Republic of Ireland) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Alan Browne.
  • 38': Corner, Republic of Ireland. Conceded by Antonijs Cernomordijs.
  • 41': Corner, Republic of Ireland. Conceded by Vladislavs Sorokins.
  • 43': Foul by Arturs Zjuzins (Latvia).
  • 43': Michael Obafemi (Republic of Ireland) wins a free kick on the left wing.
  • 45': Foul by Jayson Molumby (Republic of Ireland).
  • 45': Vladislavs Gutkovskis (Latvia) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
  • 45'+1': Goal! Republic of Ireland 2, Latvia 2. Arturs Zjuzins (Latvia) left footed shot from outside the box to the top right corner following a set piece situation.
  • 45'+2': Callum O'Dowda (Republic of Ireland) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 45'+2': Foul by Vladislavs Gutkovskis (Latvia).
  • 45'+3': First Half ends, Republic of Ireland 2, Latvia 2.
  • 45': Second Half begins Republic of Ireland 2, Latvia 2.
  • 45': Substitution, Latvia. Marcis Oss replaces Daniels Balodis.
  • 47': Attempt missed. Vladislavs Gutkovskis (Latvia) left footed shot from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Roberts Uldrikis.
  • 50': Corner, Republic of Ireland. Conceded by Kristers Tobers.
  • 52': Attempt missed. Evan Ferguson (Republic of Ireland) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Alan Browne.
  • 55': Attempt saved. Roberts Uldrikis (Latvia) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Vladislavs Sorokins.
  • 56': Attempt missed. Matt Doherty (Republic of Ireland) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Evan Ferguson.
  • 56': Substitution, Latvia. Raimonds Krollis replaces Vladislavs Gutkovskis.
  • 57': Foul by Roberts Uldrikis (Latvia).
  • 57': William Smallbone (Republic of Ireland) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 63': Substitution, Republic of Ireland. John Egan replaces Andrew Omobamidele.
  • 63': Substitution, Republic of Ireland. Chiedozie Ogbene replaces Matt Doherty.
  • 64': Substitution, Republic of Ireland. Mikey Johnston replaces Michael Obafemi.
  • 64': Attempt saved. Mikey Johnston (Republic of Ireland) right footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Dara O'Shea.
  • 65': Goal! Republic of Ireland 3, Latvia 2. Chiedozie Ogbene (Republic of Ireland) right footed shot from very close range to the bottom right corner.
  • 66': Substitution, Latvia. Alvis Jaunzems replaces Janis Ikaunieks.
  • 66': Foul by Raimonds Krollis (Latvia).
  • 66': Jayson Molumby (Republic of Ireland) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 69': Corner, Republic of Ireland. Conceded by Arturs Zjuzins.
  • 69': Andrejs Ciganiks (Latvia) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
  • 70': Attempt blocked. John Egan (Republic of Ireland) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by William Smallbone with a cross.
  • 70': Corner, Republic of Ireland. Conceded by Alvis Jaunzems.
  • 70': Attempt missed. John Egan (Republic of Ireland) header from the centre of the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by William Smallbone with a cross following a corner.
  • 71': Substitution, Latvia. Renars Varslavans replaces Andrejs Ciganiks.
  • 71': Substitution, Latvia. Aleksejs Saveljevs replaces Arturs Zjuzins.
  • 73': Foul by Nathan Collins (Republic of Ireland).
  • 73': Renars Varslavans (Latvia) wins a free kick on the left wing.
  • 73': Substitution, Republic of Ireland. Troy Parrott replaces Evan Ferguson.
  • 74': Foul by John Egan (Republic of Ireland).
  • 74': Roberts Uldrikis (Latvia) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
  • 77': Substitution, Republic of Ireland. James McClean replaces Callum O'Dowda.
  • 78': Attempt missed. Chiedozie Ogbene (Republic of Ireland) right footed shot from a difficult angle on the right misses to the right. Assisted by Alan Browne.
  • 80': Corner, Republic of Ireland. Conceded by Alvis Jaunzems.
  • 81': Substitution, Latvia. Davis Ikaunieks replaces Roberts Uldrikis.
  • 82': Substitution, Republic of Ireland. Jeff Hendrick replaces William Smallbone.
  • 83': Attempt blocked. Mikey Johnston (Republic of Ireland) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by James McClean.
  • 84': Corner, Republic of Ireland. Conceded by Marcis Oss.
  • 87': Delay in match because of an injury Alan Browne (Republic of Ireland).
  • 88': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
  • 89': Alan Browne (Republic of Ireland) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 89': Foul by Raimonds Krollis (Latvia).
  • 89': Chiedozie Ogbene (Republic of Ireland) wins a free kick on the right wing.
  • 89': Foul by Antonijs Cernomordijs (Latvia).
  • 90': Attempt missed. John Egan (Republic of Ireland) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by James McClean with a cross following a set piece situation.
  • 90'+1': Foul by Marcis Oss (Latvia).
  • 90'+1': Troy Parrott (Republic of Ireland) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
  • 90'+3': Corner, Latvia. Conceded by James McClean.
  • 90'+4': Second Half ends, Republic of Ireland 3, Latvia 2.
  • 0': Match ends, Republic of Ireland 3, Latvia 2.

Game Information

Competition: International Friendly

Venue:
Location: ,
Attendance: 41,211

Line-Ups

IRL Republic of Ireland (3-5-2)

No. Name
16 Caoimhín Kelleher (GK)
12 Nathan Collins
4 Dara O'Shea
22 Andrew Omobamidele
8 Alan Browne
21 William Smallbone
14 Jayson Molumby
3 Callum O'Dowda
7 Matt Doherty
19 Evan Ferguson
9 Michael Obafemi
Republic of Ireland Substitutes:
James McClean, Gavin Bazunu, Chiedozie Ogbene, Mark Sykes, Jeff Hendrick, Josh Cullen, Mark Travers, Jamie McGrath, Will Keane, Jason Knight, John Egan, Troy Parrott, Michael Johnston.

LVA Latvia (4-4-2)

No. Name
1 Pavels Steinbors (GK)
5 Antonijs Cernomordijs
21 Daniels Balodis
2 Vladislavs Sorokins
11 Roberts Savalnieks
6 Kristers Tobers
17 Arturs Zjuzins
14 Andrej Ciganiks Yellow Card
10 Janis Ikaunieks
20 Roberts Uldrikis
9 Vladislavs Gutkovskis
Latvia Substitutes:
Emils Birka, Maksims Tonisevs, Davis Ikaunieks, Eduards Daskevics, Marcis Oss, Kaspars Dubra, Aleksejs Saveljevs, Nils Purins, Elvis Stuglis, Raimonds Krollis, Alvis Jaunzems, Roberts Ozols, Renars Varslavans.

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