Nathan Collins scored with a header in the fifth minute. The home team puts pressure on and dominates the actions against Qatar.
The international friendly continues to be played at Aviva Stadium. Ireland controls the ball more and creates opportunities. Qatar seeks to react with quick counterattacks.
Nathan Collins scores with a header and opens the scoring
Defender Nathan Collins took advantage of a free kick on the wing. Ele rose high and headed firmly towards goal. Republic of Ireland took the lead 1-0.
Jack Moylan was responsible for the charge. The move disorganized the Qatari defense. The goal gave the Irish team confidence in the following minutes.
Frequent Faltas interrupt the rhythm of the match
Yusuf Abdurisag committed several fouls in the Irish offensive sector. Ele stopped advances from Séamus Coleman and Dara O’Shea. The referee had to draw the players’ attention.
Pedro Miguel felt physical discomfort and received care. Jayson Molumby and Jack Moylan were also targets of hard marking by Qatar.
- Faltas from Yusuf Abdurisag into Coleman and O’Shea
- Atendimento due to injury to Pedro Miguel
- Pressão over Molumby and Moylan in midfield
- Troca intense of infractions between teams
Republic of Ireland dominates possession
The home team has 53.6% possession of the ball so far. The Irish attack mainly from the right side, with support from Séamus Coleman.
Troy Parrott risked a shot from outside the area. Jayson Molumby also finished and demanded a save from the goalkeeper. Do on the other hand, Akram Afif lost a good chance to Qatar.
Linha of the first half time
- 2′ – Jack Moylan finishes inside the area and the goalkeeper saves
- 5′ – Gol from Nathan Collins with a header. Republic of Ireland 1 x 0 Qatar
- 10′ – Pedro Miguel receives treatment for injury
- 14′ – Troy Parrott shoots from outside the area
- 25′ – Akram Afif misses a clear opportunity for Qatar
- 28′ – Sequência from fouls in the middle of the field
- 35′ – Séamus Coleman suffers a foul in the attack
- 38′ – Escanteio to Republic of Ireland
The confrontation remains open at Aviva Stadium. Ireland tries to widen before the break.
Torcida and environment on Aviva Stadium
Bom audience attended the stadium in Dublin. The weather conditions are favorable for the dispute.
Séamus Coleman, captain of the team, receives great support from the fans at every move. Qatar defends with discipline and looks for spaces to counterattack.
What should happen in the second half
Republic of Ireland must maintain the offensive intensity. The coach can make changes to better control the game. Qatar needs to improve his ball release.