The Republic of Ireland were unable to repeat their impressive performance at the weekend as they suffered another defeat, losing to Switzerland at the Aviva Stadium. John O’Shea’s side were unable to fight back from Xherdan Shaqiri’s first-half strike as the visitors held on for a narrow win in this friendly international. It brings to...
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Shaqiri’s free-kick consigns John O’Shea’s Ireland to narrow defeat against Switzerland
Republic of Ireland 0 Switzerland 1 Bottom line from the top, Switzerland deserved victory over the Republic of Ireland thanks to a Xherdan Shaqiri goal mid-way through the first-half. The rest will be forgotten. It was not all bad from this limited Irish group, which cannot be faulted for their desire to turn a seemingly...
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How Ireland rated vs Switzerland as Bazunu struggles in John O’Shea’s last game
JOHN O’SHEA tasted defeat to Switzerland in his final game as interim Republic of Ireland Ireland head coach. Xherdan Shaqiri bagged the winning goal in the first-half, as his free-kick beat Gavin Bazunu at his near post. 5 Xherdan Shaqiri fired the winning goal past Bazunu 5 It was a disappointing end to John O’Shea’s...
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Ireland player ratings: Séamus Coleman and Nathan Collins shine in loss to Swiss
Xherdan Shaqiri of Switzerland is tackled by Ireland’s Dara O’Shea and Robbie Brady, right, of Republic of Ireland during the international friendly at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Photo by David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile Here is how the Boys in Green fared in their 1-0 friendly defeat to Switzerland as John O’Shea’s spell as interim head coach...
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Ireland outclassed by Switzerland in John O’Shea’s final game as interim boss
That food supply was more a case of some pretty bland morsels that anything more substantial, as newcomer Sammie Szmodics looks like he’s made for the international stage, Andrew Omobamidele’s reputation is growing and Robbie Brady, for the second time in four days that as Ireland look to the future he’s by no means yesterday’s...
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Shaqiri scores as Switzerland beat Republic of Ireland
Xherdan Shaqiri curled home a free-kick to open the scoring in Dublin The Republic of Ireland fell to a narrow 1-0 defeat by Euro 2024-bound Switzerland in a low-key friendly in Dublin. Xherdan Shaqiri struck the winner in the 23rd minute when he curled a free-kick into the bottom corner. Granit Xhaka hit the post...
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Ireland Player Ratings As O’Shea’s Men Produce Damp Squib In Poor Swiss Loss | Balls.ie
Gary Connaughton reporting from the Aviva Stadium Ireland 0-1 Switzerland After a decent showing against Belgium on Saturday night, it was hoped that Ireland would kick on with another good display against the Swiss at the Aviva Stadium. Unfortunately, it was the type of performance that lacked quite a bit of intent on both sides...
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John O’Shea makes three changes to starting line-up for Switzerland clash
Bazunu, Jason Knight and Mikey Johnston all come in, in place of Caoimhin Kelleher, Will Smallbone and the injured Chiedozie Ogbene, meaning that uncapped players Finn Azaz and Jake O’Brien await a summons from the bench if they are to make their senior debuts. Ireland: Bazunu; Collins, O’Shea, Omobamidele; Doherty, Cullen, Knight, Brady; Szmodics, Ferguson,...
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Knight, Johnston and Bazunu to start against the Swiss
John O’Shea has made three changes for tonight’s international friendly against Switzerland. Jason Knight, Mikey Johnston and Gavin Bazunu all come into the team in place of Will Smallbone, the injured Chiedozie Ogbene and Caoimhin Kelleher. Otherwise, the interim manager has named the same side that impressed against Belgium on Saturday. Nathan Collins, Dara O’Shea...
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Republic of Ireland 0 Switzerland 1 (FT) – as it happened
Ireland 0 Switzerland 1 (FT) Well, it was okay-ish until Xherdan Shaqiri planted a free-kick into the corner of Gavin Bazunu’s net. The ghosts of Brian Kerr’s past had come back to haunt him. Remember? “Hasn’t he the funniest shape of any player in the Premier League? He’s like a bloke that you might see...
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Ireland v Switzerland: TV channel, team news and kick-off time on Tuesday
The Republic of Ireland men’s soccer team play their second game under interim manager John O’Shea on Tuesday evening, March 26, at the Aviva Stadium. Former Manchester United player and Ireland assistant O’Shea was given the helm approaching two friendly matches (Belgium on Saturday and Switzerland on Tuesday) as the FAI failed to secure the...
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Ireland v Switzerland: What time, what channel and all you need to know
Ireland v Switzerland: All you need to know The second of John O’Shea’s two games as interim Irish boss take place this week with a visit from Switzerland. Here’s all you need to know about the match. Where and when is it on? The game takes place at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin with a...