The result means Finland are relegated from Group B2, while Ireland must come through a play-off to remain in the competition's second tier

Finland are really pushing for a goal now and dangerman Kallman is played behind the Irish defence, draws out Caoimhin Kelleher, but fails to beat the Ireland goalkeeper. VAR might have had a quick look at that one, though, as it was very tight between Kallman and Liam Scales, the last Irish defender.

The Republic of Ireland secured a 1-0 win over Finland in the Aviva Stadium. Here is how we rated the players.

Ireland went ahead on the cusp of half-time after Ferguson headed in a cross to score his fourth international goal.

Republic of Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson says he had "no doubt" about drafting Matt Doherty into his squad for the Nations League matches against Finland and England. The Wolves defender was called into the group for the double-header after captain ...

Matt Doherty was initially left out of the Ireland squad before Monday's belated call-up but Keith Treacy reckons Heimir Hallgrimsson had been trying to "phase" him out. Watch or listen to the full RTÉ Soccer Podcast on rte.

Nations League Clash in DublinIreland face off against Finland at the Aviva Stadium in a crucial UEFA Nations League match on Thursday, with both teams fighting to avoid

They will be looking for two wins out of two against Finland when they play at the Aviva Stadium this evening.