Match report

Rep. Of Ireland Defeats Finland 2-1 in UEFA Nations League Clash

Finland
Finland
1–2
FT
Rep. Of Ireland
Rep. Of Ireland
Oct 10, 2024

Rep. Of Ireland secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Finland in a closely contested UEFA Nations League match. J. Pohjanpalo gave Finland the lead early in the game, but L. Scales and R. Brady's second-half goals turned the tide for the Rep. of Ireland, who held on for the win.

Key Facts

  • • J. Pohjanpalo (Finland) scored at 17'
  • • L. Scales (Rep. of Ireland) equalized at 57'
  • • R. Brady (Rep. of Ireland) sealed the win at 88'
  • • Finland made four substitutions: T. Keskinen, R. Schüller, B. Kallman, and L. Walta
  • • Rep. of Ireland made four substitutions: F. Azaz, E. Ferguson, C. Ogbene, and S. Szmodics

Lineups

Finland

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 L. Hrádecký (G)
  • 13 A. Ståhl (D)
  • 5 A. Hoskonen (D)
  • 4 R. Ivanov (D)
  • 2 T. Galvez (D)
  • 22 L. Walta (M)
  • 11 R. Schüller (M)
  • 8 R. Lod (M)
  • 6 G. Kamara (M)
  • 21 T. Keskinen (M)
  • 20 J. Pohjanpalo (F)

Substitutes

  • 3 M. Peltola
  • 7 O. Antman
  • 19 B. Källman
  • 10 T. Pukki
  • 18 J. Uronen
  • 15 M. Tenho
  • 9 F. Jensen
  • 12 J. Joronen
  • 14 A. Suhonen
  • 16 U. Nissilä
  • 23 V. Sinisalo
  • 17 N. Alho

Rep. Of Ireland

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 C. Kelleher (G)
  • 4 D. O'Shea (D)
  • 22 N. Collins (D)
  • 3 L. Scales (D)
  • 11 R. Brady (D)
  • 6 J. Cullen (M)
  • 17 J. Knight (M)
  • 20 C. Ogbene (M)
  • 14 F. Azaz (M)
  • 7 S. Szmodics (M)
  • 9 E. Ferguson (F)

Substitutes

  • 18 J. McGrath
  • 19 T. Parrott
  • 15 F. Ebosele
  • 10 A. Idah
  • 23 M. Travers
  • 16 M. O’Leary
  • 21 M. Johnston
  • 8 J. Molumby
  • 13 J. Taylor
  • 5 A. Omobamidele
  • 12 K. McAteer
  • 2 M. McGuinness

Timeline

  1. Finland
    17' Finland Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Pohjanpalo
  2. Rep. Of Ireland
    57' Rep. Of Ireland Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Scales · Assist: R. Brady
  3. Finland
    65' Finland subst · Substitution 1
    Off: T. Keskinen · On: Matti Peltola
  4. Finland
    65' Finland subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Schüller · On: O. Antman
  5. Rep. Of Ireland
    71' Rep. Of Ireland subst · Substitution 1
    Off: F. Azaz · On: J. McGrath
  6. Rep. Of Ireland
    71' Rep. Of Ireland subst · Substitution 2
    Off: E. Ferguson · On: T. Parrott
  7. Finland
    78' Finland subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Pohjanpalo · On: B. Kallman
  8. Finland
    78' Finland subst · Substitution 4
    Off: L. Walta · On: T. Pukki
  9. Rep. Of Ireland
    80' Rep. Of Ireland subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. Ogbene · On: F. Ebosele
  10. Rep. Of Ireland
    80' Rep. Of Ireland subst · Substitution 4
    Off: S. Szmodics · On: A. Idah
  11. Rep. Of Ireland
    88' Rep. Of Ireland Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Brady · Assist: F. Ebosele

Match Stats

Stat Finland Rep. Of Ireland
Fouls 10 5
Pass Accuracy 84% 80%
Offsides — —
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 7 15
Corners 2 2
Total Passes 525 443
Yellow Cards — —
Blocked Shots 1 2
Shots on Target 3 10
xG — —
Shots off Target 3 3
Possession 54% 46%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 441 356
Shots Inside Box 5 9
Saves 8 2
Shots Outside Box 2 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ L. Scales' equalizer for Rep. of Ireland at 57' changed the momentum of the game
  • ▸ R. Brady's late goal at 88' sealed the victory for Rep. of Ireland, securing three crucial points in the UEFA Nations League