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
Republic of Ireland 2-0 Scotland
Kenny Miller
Former Scotland striker on BBC Radio Scotland
Quote MessageCan Scotland get the next goal? You might just see that affect the Irish team a little bit. But it's important that they keep the back door shut because Ireland are looking increasingly dangerous
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Alan Browne cuts out Andy Robertson's cross as Scotland try to conjour something before the break.
But again Ireland just deal with it well. They break up the pitch through Jason Knight and Ryan Christie comes in the with the cynical foul to stop the counter.
The Scotland midfielder gets a yellow card too.
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Republic of Ireland 2-0 Scotland
John Egan somehow gets in front of John McGinn for Ireland to head behind and stop the Aston Villa midfielder getting a header on goal.
The corner comes in but Scotland are not getting the same joy at set pieces as Ireland are!
Republic of Ireland 2-0 Scotland
Shane Duffy is causing chaos in Scotland's box. He gets towards another one and Scotland just about force it behind.
A third corner is delivered in and Craig Gordon has to tip the ball against the post! Scotland get a bit lucky and get a free kick for a push.
Republic of Ireland 2-0 Scotland
Jason Knight breaks from midfield and drives at Scotland's back three and the space opens up from him to shoot, and his effort is deflected wide for a corner.
The set piece goes to the back post again where Shane Duffy gets up and bullets a header towards Craig Gordon, and the Scotland goalkeeper pushes the ball over.
Republic of Ireland 2-0 Scotland
Scotland are looking for inspiration and ping it about on the edge of the box, before John McGinn overhits another cross past the post.
Very poor from the visitors.
Republic of Ireland 2-0 Scotland
Kenny Miller
Former Scotland striker on BBC Radio Scotland
Quote MessageThat is an absolutely brilliant goal and link-up from the two strikers. Michael Obafemi gets it and Troy Parrot runs from deep and it's a wonderful pass to his strike partner. He just guides the header past Craig Gordon
Republic of Ireland 2-0 Scotland
Matt Gault
BBC Sport NI at Aviva Stadium
Woah, that was exceptional vision from Michael Obafemi - and he had the craft to lift the ball deftly into the onrushing Troy Parrott's path too.
Great link-up between two of the players Stephen Kenny drafted into his team for today's game.
After the last couple of games, the home fans can't believe what they're seeing here.
Troy Parrott
Ireland strike again!
Michael Obafemi, take a bow. A glorious weighted ball over the top of the static Scotland defence, and Parrot ghosts in to head past Craig Gordon.
What a start by the hosts!
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In a carbon copy of an earlier chance, Shane Duffy gives the ball away and John McGinn has a shot on the edge of the box.
He's closer to scoring this time but whips it past the post.
Republic of Ireland 1-0 Scotland
Anthony Ralston has been Scotland's best player again so far. He skins two men and whips in a cross, which is headed behind for a corner.
Scott McTominay's delivery is overhit by miles though and Ireland survive.
Republic of Ireland 1-0 Scotland
Matt Gault
BBC Sport NI at Aviva Stadium
Well, it wasn't the prettiest goal, but the Irish fans will definitely take it.
Goals are rare enough for the Republic in the Nations League so Stephen Kenny will be delighted that Alan Browne was able to force the ball home.
Kenny spoke after the Ukraine game about the need for Ireland to start taking advantage when they get into good positions - and it was James McClean's teasing cross, off his weaker right foot and aimed at the lively Michael Obafemi, that brought about that corner.
The Irish fans haven't had much to shout about recently, but that goal has got this place rocking.
Republic of Ireland 1-0 Scotland
Kenny Miller
Former Scotland striker on BBC Radio Scotland
Quote MessageThis has come right out of Scotland's own playbook. It's the back-post corner and Shane Duffy doing what he does well. He's not going to score from there, all he has to do is knock it back into the danger area. They've got a taste of their medicine. They're on their heels when Browne is alive
Alan Browne
It's so scrappy but Ireland don't care!
Shane Duffy wins the ball in the air at the back post from the corner, and Browne is quickest to react and bundle to ball home.
Grant Hanley was caught on his heels. The Aviva erupts!
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Scott McKenna to the rescue for Scotland. James McClean fizzes a cross to the back post, and Michael Obafemi thinks he has a free header, only for the Scotland centre-back to nudge it behind.
Republic of Ireland 0-0 Scotland
Ireland are keeping the ball, but not getting much penetration with their passes.
A fairly even first 18 minutes!
Republic of Ireland 0-0 Scotland
Kenny Miller
Former Scotland striker on BBC Radio Scotland
Quote MessageIt goes wing-back to wing-back. It's really good play from Scotland, far better in the last few minutes
Republic of Ireland 0-0 Scotland
It's Scotland's turn to threaten now!
Anthony Ralston outmuscles James McClean on the byline and whips a fantastic cross in, which eventually falls to Andy Robertson whose shot is blocked.
Moments later and Shane Duffy gives the ball away playing out from the back and John McGinn gets a shot away from the edge of the box.
It's tame though and Caoimhin Kelleher saves comfortably.
Republic of Ireland 0-0 Scotland
Grant Hanley gets himself in all sorts of trouble after a poor first touch, and the rapid Micheal Obafemi closes him down and robs the ball.
A little back heel from the Swansea striker tees up James McClean for the cross, but he blazes it behind.