Republic Of Ireland Secure Victory Over Armenia To Remain In League B

Wednesday, 28 September 2022 08:25

By Caoimhe Harney

Naas play Maynooth in the Minor A Football Championship Semi-Final tonight.

SOCCER

The Republic of Ireland will remain in League B of the Nations League after a 3-2 win over Armenia at the Aviva Stadium.

Goals by John Egan and Michael Obafemi sent the Boys in Green into a comfortable lead, but Ireland then conceded two sloppy goals in two minutes around the 70 minute mark.

However, the home side were awarded a penalty in the last minute following a V-A-R intervention.

Robbie Brady converted it, as Armenia saw two players sent off for protesting the decision.

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The Under 21 side suffered a painful defeat on penalties to Israel in their play off for the European Championship, missing out on a place in next year's finals in Georgia and Romania.

Tyreik Wright, Evan Ferguson and Dawson Devoy all missed their attempts as Jim Crawford's side lost 3-1 on spot kicks.

GAELIC GAMES

In local action tonight Naas play Maynooth in the Minor A Football Championship Semi-Final.

Throw is at 7.30pm in Manguard Plus Hawkfield on Pitch 1.

The Wexford County Board is to propose that a Special Congress of the GAA abolish the 96 week maximum ban for physical or verbal threats to referees.

They are proposing a lifetime ban as a penalty which may be considered instead.

Wexford are also suggesting an overhaul of the 'give respect, get respect' campaign to ensure a comprehensive education programme for mentors, players and supporters.

HORSE RACING
There are seven races on the flat at Bellewstown today, with the first of them off at 2pm.