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19/01/2030, Aviva Stadium, Dublin, Ireland, Live on National TV
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Ireland Vs Netherlands

Ireland play in a 5-4-1 formation, and line up with: L MacNeil (GK) , C McAlister (CB) , P Keane (CB) , D Cummins (CB) , L Ritchison (RB) , J MacKay (LB) , D Cullen (CDM) , P Brody (CAM) , J Fitzpatrick (RM) , R Boyle (LM) , B McCrory (ST) And the subs are: M Walsh (CB) , M Heffernan (CB) , D McEwan (CM) , F Walsh (CM) , R Desmond (ST)

Netherlands play in a 4-2-3-1 formation, and line up with: R Moenins (GK) , E Schynkele (CB) , J Ghyoodt (CB) , T Nuyts (RB) , N Annaert (LB) , P Rape (CM) , G Baes (CDM) , F Van Droogenbroeck (CDM) , P Peesmeesters (RM) , T Van de Weede (LM) , M Van de Nieuwenhuyzen (ST) And the subs are: P Willems (CB) , F Ooghe (CB) , H Neynts (CM) , A Ghillewycx (CM) , R Nelis (ST)
Welcome to Aviva Stadium in Dublin, Ireland where Ireland will face Netherlands.  This is an international friendly fixture.  The attendance is 52000.

1' - Ireland kick the ball off for the start of the game.  

4' - Peter Keane plays a short pass to Corey McAlister.  Corey McAlister plays a short pass to Leon Ritchison.  Leon Ritchison spots a run from Jason Fitzpatrick.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Jason Fitzpatrick is able to take the ball.  Jason Fitzpatrick looks to strike the ball into the top of the net...but it hits the upright!  Paco Rape is first to the loose ball and is able to clear.

6' - Piet Peesmeesters plays a short pass to Tsane Van de Weede.  Tsane Van de Weede spots a run from Marcelino Van de Nieuwenhuyzen.  He attempts to release him with a throughball, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

9' - Jason Fitzpatrick spots a run from Davie Cullen.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but Davie Cullen has strayed offside!  

13' - Marcelino Van de Nieuwenhuyzen plays a long pass to Geirnaerdt Baes.  Geirnaerdt Baes crosses the ball, finding Piet Peesmeesters.  Piet Peesmeesters jumps up to head the ball towards the top corner...but the keeper manages to parry the shot!  Fiele Van Droogenbroeck pounces on the loose ball...Fiele Van Droogenbroeck tries to strike the ball into the top of the net...but the shot is stopped by the keeper!  He is unable to hold it though...Corey McAlister manages to clear the ball for the defending team.

15' - Tsane Van de Weede passes a long ball to Judocus Ghyoodt.  Judocus Ghyoodt sees Marcelino Van de Nieuwenhuyzen making a run.  He attempts to play him through with a quick ball, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

19' - Jason Fitzpatrick finds Joshua MacKay with a long ball.  Joshua MacKay passes to Jason Fitzpatrick.  Jason Fitzpatrick tries to hit a long range shot past the keeper...but its wide!

24' - Red Moenins plays a short pass to Judocus Ghyoodt.  Judocus Ghyoodt finds Paco Rape with a short pass.  Paco Rape finds Fiele Van Droogenbroeck with a short pass.  Fiele Van Droogenbroeck slides the ball to Piet Peesmeesters.  Piet Peesmeesters attempts a shot from distance...and Piet Peesmeesters scores!  That's a wonderful goal from the Netherlands player!  The diving keeper couldn't get near the ball!

24' - Ireland kick the ball off for the restart.  

28' - Leon Ritchison finds Corey McAlister with a short pass.  Corey McAlister slides the ball to Davie Cullen.  Davie Cullen finds Paul Brody with a long ball.  Fiele Van Droogenbroeck successfully tackles Paul Brody and takes the ball.  Brandon McCrory successfully tackles Fiele Van Droogenbroeck and takes possession.  Brandon McCrory curves the ball into the box, but opposing player Eddy Schynkele takes possession.  

29' - Eddy Schynkele spots a run from Paco Rape.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Paco Rape is able to take the ball.  Paco Rape attempts to shoot the ball into the corner of the net...and Paco Rape scores!  That's a fine goal from the Netherlands player!  The ball bounced off the post and into the net!

30' - Ireland kick the ball off for the restart.  

33' - David Cummins plays the ball to Corey McAlister.  Corey McAlister plays the ball to Leon Ritchison.  Leon Ritchison attempts a shot from outside the area towards goal...and its in! It's a fine goal from Leon Ritchison for Ireland!  The diving keeper couldn't get near the ball!

33' - Netherlands kick the ball off for the restart.  

36' - Judocus Ghyoodt finds Tieleman Nuyts with a short pass.  Tieleman Nuyts passes to Judocus Ghyoodt.  Judocus Ghyoodt hits the ball long to Tsane Van de Weede.  Tsane Van de Weede sees a run from Geirnaerdt Baes.  He attempts to play a throughball, but Geirnaerdt Baes is caught offside!  

38' - Jason Fitzpatrick finds Joshua MacKay with a long pass.  Joshua MacKay speeds past Paco Rape.  

40' - Joshua MacKay sees a run from Paul Brody.  He attempts a quick throughball, and Paul Brody is able to control the ball.  Paul Brody attempts the cutback, the ball falling to Rory Boyle.  Rory Boyle looks to shoot the ball into the corner of the net...but Red Moenins manages to stop the shot!  

42' - Red Moenins plays a long ball to Tieleman Nuyts.  Tieleman Nuyts attempts to outskill Paul Brody, and manages to dribble past his opponent!  

43' - Tieleman Nuyts spots a run from Paco Rape.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but Paco Rape is caught offside!  

45' - The referee blows the whistle for half time. 

45' - Netherlands kick the ball off for the restart.  

49' - Paul Brody speeds past Geirnaerdt Baes.  

50' - Paul Brody spots a run from Rory Boyle.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Rory Boyle takes the ball.  Rory Boyle attempts to slide the ball past the keeper...but the shot is saved by the keeper!  

52' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Davie Cullen is going to be taken off.  Mick Walsh is going to be brought on.  

53' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like David Cummins is going to be taken off.  Michael Heffernan is brought on from the bench.  

54' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Brandon McCrory will come off.  Ronan Desmond is brought on from the bench.  

55' - Mick Walsh uses his pace to beat Marcelino Van de Nieuwenhuyzen.  

57' - Geirnaerdt Baes successfully tackles Mick Walsh and takes the ball.  Netherlands attempt a quick counter attack.  Geirnaerdt Baes spots a run from Marcelino Van de Nieuwenhuyzen.  He tries to release him with a throughball, and Marcelino Van de Nieuwenhuyzen runs on to the ball.  Marcelino Van de Nieuwenhuyzen attempts to slide the ball past the keeper...and its in! It's an excellent goal from Marcelino Van de Nieuwenhuyzen for Netherlands!  The ball went in off the upright!

58' - Ireland kick the ball off for the restart.  

62' - Joshua MacKay passes to Peter Keane.  Peter Keane plays the ball to Paul Brody.  Paul Brody finds Peter Keane with a long ball.  Peter Keane plays the ball to Mick Walsh.  Mick Walsh sees Paul Brody making a run.  He tries to release him with a throughball, and Paul Brody is able to take the ball.  Paul Brody reaches the byline and attempts a cutback and the ball reaches Ronan Desmond.  Ronan Desmond shoots towards goal...and its in! It's a nice goal from Ronan Desmond for Ireland!  The ball flew past the helpless goalkeeper!

63' - Netherlands kick the ball off for the restart.  

65' - Tsane Van de Weede plays a short pass to Tieleman Nuyts.  Tieleman Nuyts plays a short pass to Geirnaerdt Baes.  With a turn of pace, Geirnaerdt Baes beats Mick Walsh.  

69' - Geirnaerdt Baes slides the ball to Paco Rape.  Paco Rape sees Marcelino Van de Nieuwenhuyzen making a run.  He attempts to play a throughball, and Marcelino Van de Nieuwenhuyzen is able to control the ball.  Marcelino Van de Nieuwenhuyzen hits the ball towards goal...and Marcelino Van de Nieuwenhuyzen scores!  That's a good goal from the Netherlands player!  The ball flew past the diving keepers hand!

69' - Ireland kick the ball off for the restart.  

73' - Jason Fitzpatrick passes the ball to Rory Boyle.  Rory Boyle plays the ball to Peter Keane.  Peter Keane sees Paul Brody making a run.  He attempts to play him through with a quick ball, but Paul Brody is caught offside!  

75' - Marcelino Van de Nieuwenhuyzen plays a long ball to Fiele Van Droogenbroeck.  Fiele Van Droogenbroeck sees a run from Paco Rape.  He attempts to play him through with a quick ball, but Paco Rape is caught offside!  

78' - Jason Fitzpatrick passes a long ball to Michael Heffernan.  Michael Heffernan curls in a cross, and manages to find Rory Boyle.  Rory Boyle hits a shot...and Rory Boyle scores!  That's a wonderful goal from the Ireland player!  The keeper had no chance!

78' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Judocus Ghyoodt will come off.  Frank Ooghe is brought on from the bench.  

78' - Netherlands kick the ball off for the restart.  

79' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Tsane Van de Weede is going to be taken off.  Hubertus Neynts joins the game from the bench.  

80' - Tieleman Nuyts uses his pace to beat Mick Walsh.  

83' - Paul Brody brings the ball forward, outpacing Tieleman Nuyts.  

85' - Paul Brody attempts to use his skills to beat Eddy Schynkele, and is able to dribble past his opponent!  

86' - Paul Brody looks to strike a long range shot into the corner of the net...but the shot goes wide!



The match has ended Ireland 3 - 4 Netherlands.