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A Baldock cross has come off O’Dowda’s hand.Cullen has just mis-controlled a pass from Smallbone, leading to another Greek attack.These are nervy moments for Ireland fans.Moments later, Bazunu does well to keep out Dinos Mavropanos’ hooked effort.13 minutes ago 7:51PM It’s been a pretty scrappy opening.16 minutes ago 7:48PM We’re underway.
59 minutes ago 7:05PM The Ireland starting XI below, with Darragh Lenihan, Will Smallbone and Adam Idah among the slight surprises…Evan Ferguson & Adam Idah start up front as Will Smallbone comes into the midfield 💚— Ireland Football ⚽️🇮🇪 June 16, 2023It’s a game Greece boss Gus Poyet has described as a “must-win” for both sides, and it’s hard to argue with that assessment.
Apart from the Gibraltar double-header, Ireland won’t be especially confident of picking up three points in any of their upcoming encounters.It won’t be easy, however, as the hosts have taken points off the likes of Spain, Sweden and Romania within the last two years. One ostensible positive is the weather — many people were anticipating very humid conditions in Athens but it’s unlikely to be unbearable by any means in that regard and there was in fact heavy rain and stormy weather in the city earlier.
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