And so, the Nations League pits the Republic of Ireland against Armenia in a relegation play-off to remain in the B division of European football next Tuesday at the Aviva stadium . Pre-match Kenny declared 44,000 tickets are already sold. We shall see. At least the 17,000 season ticket holders know there is something important at stake.
Brentford’s Aaron Hickey did manage to nutmeg him as Scotland’s slick movement off the right sought to walk a goal into the Irish net on 17 minutes. The place went deathly silent except for a heaving pocket of green fans celebrating like they were across town in Paradise. Republic of Ireland's John Egan celebrates scoring the first goal of the game. Photograph: Andrew Milligan/PA
A smatter of sectarian chanting was heard but everyone appeared to enjoy the Scots serenading Gareth Southgate’s relegated side, after England lost at the San Siro on Friday night, with the hastily prepared “It’s coming down, England’s coming down.” The Scots could be going up but with Wales also relegated, the Nations League B could conceivably revive the Home Nations competition in 2024. Work your magic Uefa.
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