Player Ratings: Evan Ferguson and Will Smallbone among Ireland's bright spots against Latvia
The Republic of Ireland earned a hard-fought 3-2 win over Latvia in Wednesday's international friendly at the Aviva Stadium. Here's how the players rated:
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Evan Ferguson: At the end of the day, it's just a game of football
It says everything about Evan Ferguson's temperament that he, the 18-year-old at the eye of the storm, was the voice of calm after the Republic of Ireland's 3-2 win against Latvia on Wednesday night.
'Lots of good things' in imperfect performance - Stephen Kenny reacts to Ireland win over Latvia
Stephen Kenny insisted there were "lots of good things" from his Republic of Ireland side in the 3-2 friendly win over Latvia at the Aviva Stadium but acknowledged that the overall performance was far from perfect.
Evan Ferguson strikes on first international start as Ireland edge Latvia
Evan Ferguson marked his first senior international start with his first goal as the Republic of Ireland warmed up for their Euro 2024 qualifier against France with a 3-2 friendly victory over Latvia.
Chiedozie Ogbene's first touch secures hard-fought Ireland win against Latvia as Evan Ferguson opens his account
The Republic of Ireland, once again, threw away a two-goal lead and were made to work very hard to eventually defeat Latvia 3-2 in tonight's international friendly at the Aviva Stadium.
Will Smallbone makes debut as Michael Obafemi gets nod to start alongside Evan Ferguson
Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny has handed Will Smallbone his debut and selected Michael Obafemi to partner Evan Ferguson up front for tonight's friendly against Latvia, while Caoimhin Kelleher starts in goal.
Latvia and Southampton legend Marian Pahars talks Roy Keane, Gavin Bazunu and facing Ireland
Last time former Southampton striker Marian Pahars found himself pitchside at the Aviva Stadium, it wasn't a particularly happy occasion for him nor for his country.
Preview: Both eyes on France as Latvia come to town
It's been a while since Ireland have played an international fixture, but not so long that the below-par performances of their last two outings against Norway and Malta in November still linger in the memory bank.