Ireland vs Latvia

Ireland take on Latvia in their first fixture of this international window in an international friendly.

It's starts off from a loose ball that is played forward. Some brilliant build-up play from Will Smallbone and Matt Doherty whips it across . Some sloppy play in the middle of the park led to unnecessary pressure. Ireland 0-0 Latvia Ireland 1-0 Latvia Ogebene is there and slots in the rebound Ireland 2-2 Latvia Ireland 2-0 Latvia Ireland 2-1 Latvia A real handful. Ireland 3-2 Latvia IRELAND SUBS:

Daniel McDonnell of the Irish Independent has reported that the most likely front three for the friendly game is Will Smallbone in behind Evan Ferguson and ...

The only other confirmation that Kenny has confirmed is that Matt Doherty will start the game, and be the captain on the day. This front three has of course never started a game together, as this will be the first start for the senior side for both Smallbone and Ferguson. [Daniel McDonnell](https://twitter.com/McDonnellDan?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor) of the Irish Independent has reported that the most likely front three for the friendly game is Will Smallbone in behind Evan Ferguson and Michael Obafemi.

In-form teenage striker Evan Ferguson scores his first international goal as the Republic of Ireland beat Latvia 3-2 in a friendly at the Aviva Stadium.

Mikey Johnston (Republic of Ireland) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. - Away13 - Home4 - Fouls - Away1 - Home10 - Corners - Shots - 14Molumby - 4O'Shea - 12Collins - 16Kelleher

Ireland take on Latvia in their first match of the year. Ireland are using the friendly as a warm-up for a huge Euro 2024 qualifier against France.

He was also outmuscled at times by Latvia in the middle of the park. He was on the edge of the game against Latvia but showed some decent flashes of play. At a time when Irish players are few and far between in the Premier League, Ferguson has been a revelation over the past few months. Ogbene was busy after that, but his final ball into the box wasn't always accurate. His pace on the break means he will be a contender to start against France. He didn't stop running though and helped set the tempo for Ireland. He looked rusty and was beaten twice in the first half. The wing-back was another player in need of game time. Ireland's two goals in the first half came from Doherty's crosses into the penalty area and he linked well with debutant Smallbone. Molumby did well carrying the ball forward for Ireland's second goal. Collins was yet another Irish player who needed game time ahead of the France match. Ireland are using the friendly at the Aviva Stadium as a warm-up game for a huge [Euro 2024](https://www.sportsjoe.ie/sports/uefa-euro-2024) qualifier against France.

Ireland warmed-up for Monday's Euro 2024 qualification opener against France with a hard-earned 3-2 victory over the Latvians on Wednesday.

Ogbene and Johnston gave a glimpse of what they offer Stephen Kenny if called upon in the immediate future. Despite a lack of game-time, Doherty used the ball intelligently. An Irish starting XI with an average age of 23 included individuals auditioning to face the likes of Kylian Mbappe, Aurélien Tchouaméni and Antoine Griezmann.

Good evening and welcome to the Independent.ie live blog of the Republic of Ireland against Latvia at the AVIVA Stadium. My name is Dylan O'Connell and I ...

Ireland take on Latvia in their first match of the year. Ireland are using the friendly as a warm-up for a huge Euro 2024 qualifier against France.

He was also outmuscled at times by Latvia in the middle of the park. He was on the edge of the game against Latvia but showed some decent flashes of play. At a time when Irish players are few and far between in the Premier League, Ferguson has been a revelation over the past few months. Ogbene was busy after that, but his final ball into the box wasn't always accurate. His pace on the break means he will be a contender to start against France. He didn't stop running though and helped set the tempo for Ireland. He looked rusty and was beaten twice in the first half. The wing-back was another player in need of game time. Ireland's two goals in the first half came from Doherty's crosses into the penalty area and he linked well with debutant Smallbone. Molumby did well carrying the ball forward for Ireland's second goal. Collins was yet another Irish player who needed game time ahead of the France match. Ireland are using the friendly at the Aviva Stadium as a warm-up game for a huge [Euro 2024](https://www.sportsjoe.ie/sports/uefa-euro-2024) qualifier against France.