John O'Shea wirnessed a decent performance from his Republic side although it was missed opportunity with Evan Ferguson's penalty save and number of other chances squandered.

O'Shea completes his short stint on Tuesday night against Switzerland with the FAI hoping to announce a new permanent manager early next month.

We'll be back for the visit of Switzerland but that's all from us for now.

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Stalemate in Dublin as John O'Shea's first of two games in charge of the Republic ends in a goalless draw.

O'Shea's side wasted the best first-half chances, including a missed penalty from Evan Ferguson.

Belgium went closest in the second half as Caoimhin Kelleher pulled off a superb save to deny Thomas Meunier.

It's a fifth straight draw between the sides.

Into the final few minutes with both sides chasing a goal which would surely be the winner.

Belgium want a penalty as Lois Openda goes down after a challenge for the ball with Caoimhin Kelleher but the referee waves play on.

Dodi Lukebakio pulls the ball back for fellow substitute Thomas Meunier and his shot arrows towards the bottom corner until Caoimhin Kelleher dives at full stretch to push behind the post.

A wonderful save from the Liverpool keeper.

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John O'Shea makes his first changes of the night with Sammie Szmodics, Chiedozie Ogbene coming off for Jason Knight, Mikey Johnston and Adam Idah.

Chiedozie Ogbene jinks into the box and slips the ball to Will Smallbone, who sets up Sammie Scmodics but he sees his strike blocked by the Belgian defence.

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Two more changes for Belgium as Dodi Lukebakio and Amadou come on for Johan bakayoko and Kono de Winter.

No subs so far from John O'Shea with 25 minutes left.

Robbie Brady clips a cross to the backpost but Chiedozie Ogbene fails to connect and another Republic chance comes to nothing.

Lois Openda goes closest for Belgium so far as the Leipzig forward sends in a powerful shot and Caoimhin Kelleher manages to hold on at the second attempt.

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The hosts threaten just seconds into the second half as Evan Ferguson leaps high to head over from eight yards.

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The action resumes with the visitors having made three half-time changes as Michy Batshuayi, Thomas Meunier and Jeremy Duku replace Youri Tielemans, Leandro Trossard and Timothy Castagne.

Republic interim boss John O'Shea will be the happier manager at the break with his side creating the only decent chances in the opening 45 minutes.

Chiedozie Ogbene hit the side-netting in the opening minutes while Evan Ferguson saw his penalty saved by Matz Sels.

Belgium have offered little in the final third against a well-organised Irish defence.

Sammie Szmodics gets his first sight on goal after sprinting on to a knock-on and his angled drive flies just over the Belgium woodwork.

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The wind is picking up and becoming a factor in the game as we enter the final few minutes of the first half.

Belgium continue to boss posession but they have not seriously threatened the Republic goal so far.

Another opening for the Republic but Chiedozie Ogbene drags his shot well wide.

Not a great spot-kick from Evan Ferguson and Matz Sels makes the save with his legs.

Disappointment for the Brighton forward although the penalty decision did look a bit harsh, with Dara O'Shea striking the ball against Arthur Vermeeren's arm from close range.

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The referee spots a handball and the hosts are awarded a penalty.

It's been a quiet debut so far for Sammie Szmodics, who is playing on the left of a front three.

But there's still plenty of time for the Blackburn Rovers man to make an impact.

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