Summary

  • FT: Republic of Ireland 1-1 New Zealand - Idah with opener but Garbett levels

  • The hosts can't qualify for Euro 2024

  • Manager Stephen Kenny's future in doubt as contract expires

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  1. Postpublished at 21:20 Greenwich Mean Time 21 November 2023

    Republic of Ireland 1-1 New Zealand

    Max Mata fires over on the spin inside the area.

    He could have teed up Garbett on the edge of the box, but it doesn't Mata as he elects to shoot and it's well over.

  2. SUBSTITUTIONpublished at 21:18 Greenwich Mean Time 21 November 2023

    Republic of Ireland 1-1 New Zealand

    Alan Browne is on Wolves defender Doherty, who can't continue.

  3. 'What a strike'published at 21:17 Greenwich Mean Time 21 November 2023

    Republic of Ireland 1-1 New Zealand

    Pat Fenlon
    Speaking on RTE Radio 1 Extra

    What a strike that was, on the volley!

  4. Postpublished at 21:17 Greenwich Mean Time 21 November 2023

    Republic of Ireland 1-1 New Zealand

    We've a stoppage as Matt Doherty receives some treatment.

  5. McClean 'everything we want from an Ireland player'published at 21:17 Greenwich Mean Time 21 November 2023

    Republic of Ireland 1-1 New Zealand

    Keith Treacy
    Former Republic of Ireland international on RTE Radio 1 Extra

    Absolutely brilliant servant for the country, always turned up.

    Listening to his interview before the game, he said he has seen lads over the years pulling out of the team after picking up knocks, but he's always played, even when he hasn't been right he's turned up for Ireland and never turned down a call-up.

    His desire and his passion is everything we want from an Ireland player, he gives us everything

    Fair play to him for being centurion, it's a massive, massive achievement - he's only 97 caps ahead of me!

  6. DISALLOWED GOALpublished at 21:16 Greenwich Mean Time 21 November 2023

    Republic of Ireland 1-1 New Zealand

    Phew! Shane Duffy is one relieved man!

    The corner is cleared to Cacace, who hits a stunning volley and Travers makes a strong save to keep it out.

    However, it's up rather than away and Michael Boxall goes for the rebound and hits it home off Duffy, but he was in an offside position so it's chalked off.

  7. Postpublished at 21:15 Greenwich Mean Time 21 November 2023

    Republic of Ireland 1-1 New Zealand

    Andrew Omobamidele gives away a corner under no pressure at all.

  8. Postpublished at 21:15 Greenwich Mean Time 21 November 2023

    Republic of Ireland 1-1 New Zealand

    Matt Doherty somehow finds himself as the furthest player forward and he spins in the area but can't find the finish to match.

  9. Postpublished at 21:13 Greenwich Mean Time 21 November 2023

    Republic of Ireland 1-1 New Zealand

    Matt Gault
    BBC Sport NI at Aviva Stadium

    That was a nice moment as McClean is embraced by his team-mates and applauded off the pitch for the final time. Every Irish supporter is upstanding to see him off.

    He's kept his emotions in check impressively there, it must be said.

    There's a hug from Stephen Kenny, too.

    James McCleanImage source, Getty Images
  10. SUBSTITUTION - McClean's farewellpublished at 21:12 Greenwich Mean Time 21 November 2023

    Republic of Ireland 1-1 New Zealand

    Well, here it is.

    James McClean leaves the pitch as an international footballer for the final time.

    103 caps, 11 goals and two major tournaments.

    He goes off to a standing ovation and hugs from every one of his team-mates.

    He looks emotional, and who can blame him?

  11. SUBSTITUTIONpublished at 21:11 Greenwich Mean Time 21 November 2023

    Republic of Ireland 1-1 New Zealand

    Brighton striker Evan Ferguson is on for goalscorer Adam Idah with 25 minutes to go.

    Left back Ryan Manning is about to come on and we know what that means...

  12. 'Both wide players have been very good'published at 21:10 Greenwich Mean Time 21 November 2023

    Republic of Ireland 1-1 New Zealand

    Pat Fenlon
    Speaking on RTE Radio 1 Extra

    If you're looking for a positive, both wide players have been very good. Sykes has been very direct in the second half and Johnston on the other side has been good as well, particularly in the first half.

    Both wide players have been very positive in their play.

  13. CLOSE!published at 21:10 Greenwich Mean Time 21 November 2023

    Republic of Ireland 1-1 New Zealand

    It's all New Zealand as Mark Travers springs to his left to keep out Singh's first-time strike.

  14. McClean winner?published at 21:07 Greenwich Mean Time 21 November 2023

    Republic of Ireland 1-1 New Zealand

    Matt Gault
    BBC Sport NI at Aviva Stadium

    Is this now set up for James McClean to hit the winner?

    That would be something. He doesn't score many, it has to be said. Just one in the last six years.

  15. 'New Zealand probably deserve that'published at 21:07 Greenwich Mean Time 21 November 2023

    Republic of Ireland 1-1 New Zealand

    Keith Treacy
    Former Republic of Ireland international on RTE Radio 1 Extra

    It's a good finish, but Ireland have been very, very slow at the start of the second half. You have to say, New Zealand probably deserve that.

  16. Postpublished at 21:07 Greenwich Mean Time 21 November 2023

    Republic of Ireland 1-1 New Zealand

    Mark Sykes bursts into the area but the finish doesn't match the run and it's over.

  17. goal

    GOAL - Republic of Ireland 1-1 New Zealandpublished at 21:05 Greenwich Mean Time 21 November 2023

    Matthew Garbett (59 mins)

    What a hit! Matthew Garbett with a superb strike!

    Shane Duffy gets a touch on Chris Wood on the edge of the area. It breaks to Garbett, who takes a touch and lets fly into the bottom corner.

    New Zealand are level and you have to say they deserve it!

    Matt Garbett celebratesImage source, Getty Images
  18. Postpublished at 21:02 Greenwich Mean Time 21 November 2023

    Republic of Ireland 1-0 New Zealand

    Josh Cullen has a pop from range but again it's an easy save for Max Crocombe.

  19. CLOSE!published at 21:01 Greenwich Mean Time 21 November 2023

    Republic of Ireland 1-0 New Zealand

    There's a huge cheer as James McClean goes across to take a corner - maybe for the final time, who knows?

    He responds with a good delivery towards Shane Duffy, but his header is easily saved.

  20. Postpublished at 21:00 Greenwich Mean Time 21 November 2023

    Republic of Ireland 1-0 New Zealand

    We've just seen a shot of John O'Shea on the Irish bench.

    Remember, the man who nutmegged Luis Figo.

    Wonder if he's brought his boots tonight.