Player ratings: O'Dowda and Browne emerge with credit

Gavin Bazunu 5

Endured the agony of seeing two goals slip past him at the Aviva Stadium for the second game in a row, though could do little about either tonight. Did make a decent save from Solbakken early in the second half, though the shot was from a tight-ish angle.

While he's had a fitful year in a green shirt, missing the summer Nations League campaign, the blinding heroics of 2021 were little in evidence in 2022. Still, it would be harsh to pin any blame on for tonight's loss.

John Egan (capt) 5

Was deemed culpable in some quarters, by Kenny Cunningham on commentary at least, for the first Norwegian goal, allowing Oestigard get away from him, though he may have been impeded in the process.

As usual was a constant menace in the opposition box, rising to fire a header goalwards in the second half.

Nathan Collins 5

The Wolves defender looked to the manor born in the summer's Nations League fixtures but was less assured this evening. Did well to snuff out a chance for Elyounoussi, when the latter appeared set to pull the trigger. However, his night was irredemably soured when he failed to deal with the late free-kick, from which substitute Ohi Omoijuanfo shunted home the winner. Collins did complain of being fouled but critics will say he should have been stronger.

Dara O'Shea 5

Part of an Ireland rearguard which struggled with Norway's slick, incisive passing in the final third, the Irish defence again being cut open on the counter. A difficult night on the whole for a player who has impressed throughout 2022, particularly away to Ukraine. Remains up-in-the-air whether he'll nail down a place in the main defensive trio once Omobamidele returns.

Matt Doherty 5

A listless enough first half display from Doherty, who made little