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Doku takes on Coleman before passing it back to Meunier. Meunier then tries to slide in Doku inside the box but Coleman slides in to clear. 

Coleman slides it down the right side of the area for Ogbene who’s in a bit of space. He tries to cut it back for Cullen, but Faes slides in to hack it out for a throw-in. 


Kelleher tries to long for Ferguson but De Winter beats him to the header. De Winter fell on Ferguson but the foul goes against the Irish man. 

Cullen lobs a good pass forward for Ogbene to chase on the right. He shows tremendous pace but can't keep it in. Throw-in for Belgium. 

Collins tries to clip one over the top for Cullen who had found some space in the area, but De Winter manages to get his head to it and Belgium scrambles it away. 

BELGIUM TEAM NEWS: Sels is in goal while the center-back pairing sees Faes and De Winter team up. They will be supported by Castagne and Deman who are on fullback duties but will join the attack when required. Tielemans, Vermeeren, and Vranckx pair up in the middle of the park. Openda is the lone Striker.

The Republic of Ireland team readies itself for the post-Stephen Kenny era, as the former boss was dismissed following the team's inability to qualify for Euro 2024. While O’Shea is not anticipated to become his permanent successor, as a new manager is expected to be appointed next month, he aims to demonstrate his managerial prowess. Ireland seeks to halt a dismal streak of six losses in their last nine matches (with two wins and one draw), with victories in this stretch only against minnows Gibraltar.

Ireland wins a free kick on the right and this time it's Smallbone who delivers into the box. The headed clearance falls to Ogbene who lays it off to Szmodics on the edge but his shot is well blocked by the defense.

OVER! After the ball runs loose on the edge of Ireland's box, Vranckx has a shot but slashes a wayward attempt over the crossbar.

WIDE! Chiedozie Ogbene took a nice pass in his stride down the left side of the box after Cullen found him, but scuffed his shot just wide of the left post. 

Belgium keeps possession outside the box until Batshuayi loses out to Collins. Then the Belgium attacker fouls him and Ireland can breathe. 

Collins tries to slide one to the left for Ogbene, but in slides Faes to deny him.  He gets it away. 

Collins dribbles down the middle of the Belgium half but makes a poor decision trying to play Johnstone in down the right. The accuracy isn’t there and Belgium can clear.

Ogbene brings it forward off the right for Ireland and Vranckx brings him down. Brady stands over the free-kick but his cross inside the box is way too high and goes over the crossbar. 

OVER! Kelleher launches a freekick forward and Ferguson nods it down for Sammie Szmodics inside the left side of the box. But he sends his hurried shot high over the bar. 

Thanks for joining Tribe for this coverage. I've been Sanil Karan and I will be back in about an hour for the Tunisia v. Croatia game. Stay tuned for that. 

Ireland change all three of their attackers. Johnstone, Knight, and Idah are on for Szmodics, Ogbene, and Ferguson. 

Belgium kick off and we're underway here at the Aviva Stadium for this International Friendly. 

After a long build-up from Belgium, Bakayoko aims to advance through the center, but Cullen's late tackle brings him down. Belgium have dominated possession so far but nothing penetrating just yet. 

BLOCK! Sammie Szmodics controlled a pass from Smallbone, glanced up at goal, and shot from the edge of the box with a pile driver. It could have been a difficult one for the keeper, but the ball hit Onana. 

Belgium's control of possession has allowed them to dictate play, but they've struggled to convert their dominance into goal-scoring opportunities. On the other hand, Ireland's resilience has thwarted Belgium's attacking efforts, with their defense standing firm under pressure. Despite the missed penalty, Ireland will take encouragement from their ability to threaten Belgium's goal, while Belgium will be eager to capitalize on their possession dominance and find a breakthrough in the second half. 

Ireland shows neat passing and footwork on the right flank. It's disrupted now as Deman times his tackle late on Ogbene.

Given that Belgium has remained undefeated against Ireland since 1966 (with three wins and five draws), it's improbable that this trend will change anytime soon. Additionally, the Red Devils are currently on an impressive 11-game unbeaten streak (with eight wins and three draws), their latest victory being a commanding triumph over Azerbaijan. This streak underscores Domenico Tedesco's unbeaten record since taking over from Roberto Martínez after Belgium's disappointing group-stage exit at the FIFA World Cup.

After a disappointing first period, Domenico Tedesco shook up his Belgium team with three substitutions during halftime, one of which was Manchester City's electric forward Jeremy Doku. Yet, it was Ireland who looked brighter right after the break, immediately pressuring the Belgian defense. Within ten seconds of the restart, Robbie Brady delivered a precise cross that met the towering Ferguson's head, but unfortunately, his header sailed over the crossbar.

As neither team could secure a late winning goal, Ireland achieved the distinction of being the first nation to hold Belgium scoreless since Croatia at the 2022 FIFA World Cup. The hosts aim to maintain their defensive solidity against Switzerland on Tuesday, while Domenico Tedesco's team will face Euro 2024 favorites England at Wembley, seeking a positive result.

Belgium are now building play patiently, as they resume their domination of the ball. Doku tries to take on Brady on the left but loses the battle. 

Coleman goes long down the right for Ireland. Faes tracks over and heads against Knight out for a Belgium throw.

Doku dribbles on the left before finding Deman on the overlap. He crosses it into the box but it's headed clear. 

Lois Openda received a low pass from Tielemans inside the box, but he didn't have time to do anything as Cullen quickly stole the ball off him.

Deman gives away a free-kick on the right and Brady stands over it again. He swings it inside the left side of the box but Tielmans manages to win the header and clears it for Belgium. 

Greetings and welcome to Tribe's coverage of this International Friendly as Ireland host Belgium at the Aviva Stadium. I am Sanil Karan and I will keep you company with all of today's action. 

OVER! Vermeeren finds Johan Bakayoko who cuts inside from the right and bursts past a defender before attempting to shoot from the edge of the area. But the shot goes high over the bar.

Bakayoko wins a corner on the left. Trossard rolls it short for Bakayoko who crosses it in but O'Shea heads clear for Ireland. Belgium retain possession.

IRELAND TEAM NEWS: It's a center-back pairing of Omobamidele and O'Shea but they will be supported by Coleman and Brady who are on fullback duties. The midfield pairing is of Cullen, Collins, and Smallbone while Ogbene and Szmodics will support Brighton's Evan Ferguson up top.

Rotation change in the goalkeeping department for Belgium as Kaminski comes on Sels. 

Collins finds Brady on the left. He clips it inside the right side of the box for Ogbene but he miskicks and it goes out for a goal kick. Chance if he had controlled it better. 

Coleman makes a darting overlap run on the right and O'Shea spots him. The defender plays a good lobbed pass towards him but the ball just beats him to the touchline. 

Now Ireland wins a corner on the left and Smallbone stands over it. His delivery is headed clear towards the right touchline. Coleman then tries to send the throw-in inside the box but it's also headed clear. 

The manager is keen for his team to maintain their current form as they prepare for this summer's European Championship. Belgium's new generation aims to surpass the quarter-final exits experienced by the golden generation in the previous two editions. With just one international friendly defeat in eight years (alongside 11 wins and 8 draws), this match could serve as an ideal opportunity to begin building momentum.

SAVE! Lukebakio dribbles on the right and finds Meunier inside the box with a cutback. He shoots toward the bottom left corner but Kelleher dives and makes a brilliant save to deny him. 

Several new players in the Republic of Ireland squad are eager to seize the chance during this international break to make an impression on interim manager John O’Shea and prove their mettle on the international stage. O’Shea has initiated significant changes to the squad as he gears up for his inaugural match in charge against Belgium, granting call-ups to three uncapped talents: Sammie Szmodics from Blackburn, Jake O’Brien from Lyon, and Finn Azaz from Middlesbrough.

Doku goes back to Onana in midfield and he plays a long crossfield ball towards Batshuayi on the left. But the pass is just too powerful and gets away from him. 

Bakayoko tries to get past Brady on the right but the defender stands his ground to block him. Bakayoko then delivers the resulting corner but it's so poor that it goes out on the full on the other side. Windy day. 

SAVE! Faes goes long to Bakayoko inside the right side of the box. He cuts it back to Openda but his shot lacks power and goes straight to the keeper's hands. 

PENALTY SAVED! Ferguson stands over the Irish penalty kick. He picks the left spot but Sels dives and saves it. Brilliant judgment from the keeper.

The first half has been characterized by tense moments, but neither side has managed to create good clear-cut opportunities. Belgium have dominated possession, dictating the tempo of the game, yet Ireland has shown glimpses of threat whenever they've pushed forward. The most significant moment of the half came when Ireland was awarded a penalty midway through, following Vermeeren's handball in the box. Ferguson stepped up to take the spot-kick, but his effort was expertly saved by Sels, denying Ireland the chance to take the lead.

Ireland plays it back to their keeper with Openda closing down on him. Kelleher shows great footwork to dribble past Openda under pressure. 

PENALTY TO IRELAND! Brady sends an Irish free-kick towards the left side of the box and Collins wins the header nodding it down. It hits Vermeeren's hand and the referee awards the penalty. 

Unlike Ireland's forwards, Lois Openda struggled to find clear scoring chances until he managed to test Kelleher with a hooked half-volley from Bakayoko's knockdown. In the closing minutes of the match, Kelleher was called upon once more, making a crucial diving save to deny Thomas Meunier his ninth international goal.

Two more changes for Belgium. Onana replaces De Winter in defense while Lukebakio comes on for Bakayoko out wide. 

Ireland kicks off and we're back underway for the second half and they almost took the lead as Brady's cross off the left is met by Ferguson. But Ferguson's header goes over the bar. Three changes for Belgium at the break as Doku, Meunier, and Batshuayi replace Trossard, Tielemans, and Castagne. 

Ireland presses Belgium high and win the ball back as they look to pass out of defense. Cullen switches to Szmodics on the left who wins a corner. Smallbone delivers but it's easily headed clear.

Then Ireland win a corner on the right. Johnstone delivers it but it's cleared. Doku brings it forward off the left but once again loses out to Coleman. 

Ireland are playing for a draw as the defender Ebosele now replaces Smallbone. 

Openda wins a corner against Collins on the left. Trossard's first delivery is poor but still falls towards him. His second delivery is also cleared away comfortably by the defense.

WIDE! Trossard shows brilliant footwork to beat Coleman on the left before clipping in a good cross for Tielmans inside the box. But Tielemans plants his header well wide of the right post.

Good chance for Belgium as they win a free-kick on the right. Lukebakio delivers inside the right side of the box and Openda tries to control it before being taken out by the keeper. The referee awards just a goal kick. Remember, there's no VAR here today so the decision stands. 

Smallbone is penalized for a clear trip on Trossard in midfield. Ireland's pressing has been good so far. 

Vermeeren's pass forward is poor and Ebosele intercepts it. He brings it forward from the right but Faes blocks his cross. 

Belgium continues to keep possession in the attacking third but aren't trying any forward passes. They also seem to have accepted the result. 

Lukebakio brings it forward through the right and takes on Doherty but the defender wins the battle and gets the ball off him. 

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