Stephen Kenny warns Scotland they are facing ‘a new Ireland with a new identity’
Stephen Kenny insists Hampden Park will witness a Republic of Ireland side with “a new identity” when they face Scotland.
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Eric Donovan comes through battle to take European title
Eric Donovan is the EU Super Featherweight champion after a points decision win over France's Khalil El Hadri.
Clarke hails side's composure as Scots avenge Dublin loss
Scotland manager Steve Clarke praised his side for showing the patience and composure to overturn a half-time deficit and defeat Republic of Ireland 2-1. The Scots - playing their second game in 72 hours - trailed at the break to John Egan's opener at a packed-out Hampden. But Jack Hendry's second-half header and a late Ryan Christie penalty - following Alan Browne's handball - were enough to secure a crucial victory for Clarke's side as they moved back above Ukraine at the top of Nations League Group B1 ahead of Tuesday's showdown between the two nations in Krakow. "It was as tough a game as we expected, you could see Ireland had a clear week to prepare for the game," said Clarke.
Nations League: Scotland come from behind to beat Ireland to top group, Ukraine smash Armenia
Scotland beat Republic of Ireland 2-1 at home in their Nations League Group B1 game, coming from behind on Saturday night. The away side scored first when John Egan struck after 18 minutes, but two second-half goals won it for Scotland. Ad First Jack Hendry levelled shortly after the restart, before a Ryan Christie penalty on 82 minutes secured the win to take them top of their group.
Stephen Kenny: Hampden clash was 'tough' one to lose
Stephen Kenny felt that Ireland were hard done by in their defeat to Scotland with a Ryan Christie penalty deciding the hard-fought UEFA Nations League match in Glasgow.
Molumby and Knight rue slow restart against the Scots
Both Jayson Molumby and Jason Knight rued the concession of Scotland's equaliser just shortly after the break in a feisty Nations League encounter at Hampden Park, where Scotland eventually ran out 2-1 winners.
Ireland player ratings: Mixed bag for all in Hampden
Here is how we rated the Boys in Green after the 2-1 defeat to Scotland in the Nations League.
Ireland pay penalty in second half as Scotland march on
Two second-half goals saw Scotland fight back to secure a hard-earned victory over Ireland in a highly entertaining UEFA Nations League encounter .