Evan Ferguson-Sammie Szmodics chemistry on night Ireland got the luck
Luck, as it sometimes does, played its part in Ireland's 1-0 victory over Finland last night.
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'We need to improve' - Heimir Hallgrimsson feels Finland performance not good enough for World Cup qualifying campaign
Heimir Hallgrimsson was happy with the victory, however, the manager was far from impressed with his side's overall performance as Ireland beat Finland 1-0 at Aviva Stadium.
Evan Ferguson returning to top form after injury woes
Patience may not be a virtue 20-year-olds are famed for, but Evan Ferguson's phlegmatic approach to rehab from a troubling ankle injury bore fruit on Thursday night when he popped up to head home the only goal of the game as the Republic of Ireland defeated Finland on home soil.
Republic of Ireland heads to a Nations League play-off fixture following 1-0 win over Finland
The Republic of Ireland are heading safely to a promotion/relegation play-off after their 1-0 victory over Finland in the Nations League.
'I went on instincts' - Caoimhín Kelleher on penalty exploits
Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Caoimhín Kelleher admitted his side rode their luck in defeating Finland, but says the resolve shown indicates the graph is pointing in the right direction.
Republic of Ireland 1-0 Finland: Player ratings
The Republic of Ireland secured a 1-0 win over Finland in the Aviva Stadium.
Caoimhín Kelleher saves the day as Ireland ride luck to win against Finland
Evan Ferguson's first-half header proved to be the matchwinner as the Republic of Ireland edged out Finland in their UEFA Nations League encounter at Aviva Stadium.
Matt Doherty returns to Republic of Ireland side for Finland clash
Matt Doherty comes back into the Republic of Ireland side for tonight's UEFA Nations League clash with Finland at Aviva Stadium, kick-off 7:45pm.