Rep. of Ireland beat Scotland in a win on Saturday, 3x0, in a game relating to mathweek 3. Before this matchday, Stephen Kenny's team came from two defeats, and Steve Clarke's team came from a win. In the starting XI there was Caoimhin Kelleher, Shane Duffy, John Egan, Nathan Collins, Alan Browne, Jayson Molumby, Jason Knight, Troy Parrott, James McClean, Grant Hanley, Andy Robertson, Scott McKenna, Scott McTominay, John McGinn, Ryan Christie and Che Adams.
The first goal was scored by Alan Browne with 20 minutes on the clock. After 28 minutes, Troy Parrott doubled the lead for Rep. of Ireland.
After the break, Billy Gilmour came on. Michael Obafemi netted the last goal after 51 minutes. In the 59th minute, Che Adams came on. In the 71st minute, Jason Knight came on. With 74 minutes on the clock, Scott McKenna was subbed. After 84 minutes, Jayson Molumby came on.
After the result Rep. of Ireland are 2nd in the table, with 3 points, while Scotland sit 3rd place, with 3 points. With regard to the next fixture, Stephen Kenny's team will play away against Ucrânia. Meanwhile, Steve Clarke's team visit Arménia.
Rep. Irlanda | Escócia | |||
8 | 1 | Shots | 2 | 7 |
1 | Shots on target | 1 | ||
7 | 4 | Total Tackles | 3 | 8 |
2 | Tackles Won | 2 | ||
7 | 7 | Ball steals | 4 | 8 |
8 | 61 | Total Passes | 70 | 7 |
8 | 52 | Passes Completed | 65 | 7 |
7 | 2 | Saves | 1 | 8 |
2 | Fouls Committed | 2 | ||
7 | 5 | Fouls Suffered | 3 | 8 |