Alan Browne turns in from close range as Scotland's poor defending punished; Troy Parrott ghosts in to head by Craig Gordon moments later
Michael Obafemi wrestles the ball back before thundering in swerving stunner from more than 25 yards
Republic of Ireland up to second in group, level on points with Scotland having played a game more
Ukraine beat Armenia 3-0 in other group match. Scotland now go to Yerevan on Tuesday as Ukraine take on Ireland in Poland
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Ireland are just desperate to restore their battered reputation and are loving life at the moment.
Three green shirts swarm around Scotland keeper Craig Gordon as he tries to clear and one of them gets a leg on his whack forward.
Cue roars in the Aviva.
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Kenny Miller
Former Scotland striker on BBC Radio Scotland
Quote MessageIt looked in from here but if it's not Grant Hanley's done ever so well to keep it out. A wonderful clearance just to keep it at three
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The VAR says the ball is not over the line and Ireland are denied a fourth goal!
It really looked as if it was over, but clearly the officials are seeing a smidge of the ball hasn't crossed the line.
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Scott Hogan connects with a cross at the back post and it looks for all the money as if it's over before Grant Hanley hooks the ball clear.
The VAR is checking...
Republic of Ireland 3-0 Scotland
That sums up Scotland's afternoon in Dublin as Billy Gilmour's delivery to the back post is claimed by Caomihin Kelleher.
Republic of Ireland 3-0 Scotland
Che Adams, Ryan Christie, and John McGinn all make way. Stuart Armstrong, Jacob Brown, and Ross Stewart are all on.
Shane Duffy brings down Andy Robertson on the edge of the box.
Republic of Ireland 3-0 Scotland
Michael Obafemi limps off after that outstanding goal and assist. A player with a bright future, it seems!
Scott Hogan replaces him for Ireland.
Republic of Ireland 3-0 Scotland
Matt Gault
BBC Sport NI at Aviva Stadium
I thought what Michael Obafemi did in the build-up to the Troy Parrott goal was brilliant, but he's only gone and topped it.
Good work from Jayson Molumby prior to the goal, too, but that was all about Obafemi.
The 21-year-old Swansea striker is having himself a day.
Most Republic fans were justifiably dreading today, but they're loving every minute of this.
Republic of Ireland 3-0 Scotland
Kenny Miller
Former Scotland striker on BBC Radio Scotland
Quote MessageIt's mix-ups all over the field. I think watching it back Craig Gordon might be a bit disappointed with that one. Three-nil, game over
Michael Obafemi
WOW.
Scotland are caught in possession in a dangerous area, and the ball is fed to Michael Obafemi, who lets the ball run across him and just smashes it.
It dips and swerves all the way past Craig Gordon from 25 yards. What a way to score your first international goal. Game over surely.
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Scotland get an early corner as Andy Robertson works some space down the left.
It doesn't come to anything once again, though. The Aviva is a lot more hushed than it was just before the break.
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Billy Gilmour is on at half-time for Scotland as they desperately seek a foothold in the game.
Jack Hendry has gone off. It looks like Scott McTominay is going to centre-back.
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What a half-time team talk for Scotland boss Steve Clarke. Stephen Kenny on the other hand, will be delighted.
They are well on course for their first ever Nations League win!
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Willie Miller
Former Scotland defender on BBC Sportsound
Quote MessageIreland have been the better team. It's a completely different game from the Ukraine performance. We were outplayed by the better team, Ukraine played through us and the shape was all wrong. Tonight, we're being beaten by a team that just wants it more
Image source, SNSCan Scotland boss Steve Clarke and his backroom staff turn things around at half-time?
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Kenny Miller
Former Scotland striker on BBC Radio Scotland
Quote MessageIt's not been a good half, aside from the two John McGinn chances. Ireland have just been better. They're worthy of their 2-0 lead so far and it's up to Steve Clarke and his staff to address that
Image source, SNSJohn McGinn had Scotland's best openings
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Image source, Getty ImagesIt comes to nothing and the first half comes to an end. Ireland are deservedly in front, and who saw that coming from them?
A half full of intensity and intent. Scotland have been miles from their best.
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Che Adams buys a free kick from John Egan, and Scotland have a good chance to deliver into the box...