Netherlands come from behind to condemn Ireland to another defeat

The Republic of Ireland's Euro 2024 qualifying campaign is all but over following a 2-1 defeat to the Netherlands at the Aviva Stadium.

Stephen Kenny’s side enjoyed the perfect start as Adam Idah converted a penalty with just three minutes on the clock.

However, the Dutch hit back after 19 minutes with a spot-kick of their own as Cody Gakpo dispatched the penalty.

Ireland had no response once substitute Wout Weghourst added a second early in the second half as the Dutch coasted to victory.

An incredible opening to the game at the Aviva Stadium as the Netherlands almost handed Ireland the lead inside the first minute as they were caught in possession with a short goal-kick.

Browne anticipated the keeper’s pass to Frenkie de Jong just inside the box, allowing Idah pick the ball up before squaring to Chiedozie Ogbene in a better position.

The striker’s shot was well blocked, however, as Ireland felt the opportunity was gone, settling for a corner kick.

But then another gift from the visitors, albeit a very fortuitous one, as Dutch captain Virgil van Dijk missed his header and the ball caught his trailing arm that was naturally away from his body.

The referee pointed straight to the spot and the VAR was happy with the onfield decision.

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Idah took on the responsibility from 12 yards, and while he had to wait an extra moment or two before the whistle was blown, he showed real composure and a calm head, before slamming the ball into the bottom left corner as Mark Flekken went the