Despite a spirited second-half performance, Ireland fell to defeat against Greece in the UEFA Nations League. The Irish struggled initially but showed improvement after the break. A crucial early penalty decision went unawarded, and Ireland continues to search for consistency.
After the victory in Helsinki, there was more of a free shot feel to this one against the in-form Greeks and, as it was in Dublin last month, it was a game of two halves.
His disbelieving look towards the ref said it all, but strangely Ireland didn't make a strong appeal for a spot-kick - and VAR didn't stir. It's crazy how often it happens and it's something that Heimir Hallgrimsson is going to have to get to grips with. Still the Greeks, on an emotionally charged night, were really good in the first half and they clearly love playing Ireland - that's five wins in a row now.
Caoimhín Kelleher blotted his copybook right at the death after he had been Ireland's best player all night. Liverpool, though, won't be unhappy that he was kept busy in Piraeus.
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