Gibraltar 0 - 4 Republic of Ireland | 2024 - UEFA European Qualifiers | 2036454

European Qualifiers Qualifying - Group B | Estádio Algarve, Faro-Loulé
16 October 2023 - 19:45

Gibraltar 0 - 4 Republic of Ireland

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HIGHLIGHTS | Gibraltar 0-4 Ireland - All of the goals

Republic of Ireland defeated Gibraltar in Faro, Portugal with a 4-0 win in the penultimate qualification match for UEFA EURO 2024.
17th Oct 2023

Republic of Ireland defeated Gibraltar in Faro, Portugal with a 4-0 win in the penultimate qualification match for UEFA EURO 2024.

First-half goals from Evan Ferguson and Mikey Johnston were complimented by second-half strikes by Matt Doherty and Callum Robinson to seal the victory.

You can now watch highlights from the match and all four goals on FAI TV above.

REPORT | Gibraltar 0-4 Ireland - Convincing win in Faro

The Republic of Ireland defeated Gibraltar in Faro, Portugal with a 4-0 win in  the penultimate qualification match for EURO 2024.
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16th Oct 2023

First-half goals from Evan Ferguson and Mikey Johnston were complimented by second-half strikes by Matt Doherty and Callum Robinson to seal the victory. 

Stephen Kenny made three changes from the side that was defeated by Greece last Friday with Mikey Johnston, Jamie McGrath, and Ryan Manning coming into the starting line-up.

Ireland took the lead inside the opening ten minutes when an excellent through ball from Chiedozie Ogbene to Matt Doherty was across to Evan Ferguson who guided it past Coleing to score his third senior goal. Shane Duffy almost added a second when he rose highest from a free kick but Coleing was brave to collect the ball while under pressure from the Irish defender. 

The home side had a sight on goal with a free kick from Liam Walker to the back post that was easily collected by Gavin Bazunu. Ireland went close to a second when a corner sent in by Ronan Manning saw Jamie McGrath flick it to the back post with Duffy striking the side netting. Mikey Johnston forced an excellent save from Coleing after he cut inside onto his left and struck from distance which the Gibraltar goalkeep did well to palm away. 

Ireland did add a second as Ogbene and Doherty combined once more to send the ball to Johnston who guided it home from close range. Ireland almost added another following some great play from Jason Knight and McGrath finding Ferguson at the near post but his attempt was blocked down by Annesley.

 Just on half time, McGrath sent an excellent ball to Johnston at the back post but his effort was deflected wide for a corner in Ireland's last attack.

Knight had the first shot on target in the second half after Coleing’s initial punched clearance found the Ireland midfielder who forced the Gibraltar keeper to push it wide for a corner and from that set piece Duffy’s low volley just went wide of the near post. Knight went close to scoring once more when Johnston’s cross to the back post was met by Knight but the midfielder saw his diving header go just wide. 

Ireland did add a third. A corner from Manning was flicked on brilliantly by McGrath to Doherty who headed past Coleing from close range. Callum Robinson had a sight on goal with his first touches of the contest forcing Coleing into a save from the edge of the area. 

McGrath went close to adding to the score after Jayson Molumby broke into the area with the ball falling to McGrath who had two strikes on goal the second of which struck the side netting. Ireland was to add a fourth goal following another excellent cross from McGrath that met Callum Robinson where he headed it past Coleing with pace. 

Ireland will face the Netherlands in their final qualification match in Amsterdam in November.

Gibraltar: Coleing (GK), Sergeant, Annesley, Pozo (Coombes 67), Walker, Olivero (Casciaro 68), Chipolina © (De Haro 82), Mouelhi, Ronan (Chipolina 82), De Barr (El Hmidi 68), Britto.

Subs not used: Banda (GK), Lopez (GK), Jolley, Ruiz, K. Chipolina, Hernandez, Peacock.

Republic of Ireland: Bazunu, Doherty, Manning, Duffy ©, Cullen (Molumby 73), Ferguson (Idah 65), Scales (O'Shea 73), Knight, McGrath, Johnston (Robinson 65), Ogbene (Sykes 83).

Subs not used: Travers (GK), O'Leary (GK), Browne, Smallbone, Omobamidele, Ebosele, Collins.

Referee: Christian-Petru Ciochirca (Austria)

Booked: McGrath, Sergeant, Doherty, Annesley

Player of the Match: Mikey Johnston 

Match Preview | Gibraltar v Republic of Ireland

Republic of Ireland are set to face Gibraltar for the second time this campaign as they look to secure three points in Faro, Portugal.
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Ireland head to Faro knowing their automatic qualification chances are over following the 2-0 defeat to Greece on Friday at the Aviva Stadium.

Ireland will be looking to double their current points tally in the group with a win over Gibraltar on Monday, October 16, with a large travelling contingent expected.

Match Details

Fixture: Gibraltar v Republic of Ireland
Competition: UEFA EURO 2024Qualifying
Date: Monday, October 16
Kick-off: 7.45pm
Venue: Estádio Algarve-Faro-Loulé (Portugal)
TV: RTE

Match Officials

Referee: Christian-Petru Ciochirca (AUT)
Assistant Referee 1: Maximilian Weiss (AUT)
Assistant Referee 2: Michael Obritzberger (AUT)
Fourth Official: Harald Lechner (AUT)
Video Assistant Referee: Alan Kijas (AUT)
Assistant Video Assistant Referee: Manuel Schuettengruber (AUT)

Team News

Stephen Kenny has a fully fit squad to choose from for the fixture against Gibraltar with the Ireland manager expected to make some changes from the 2-0 defeat to Greece on Friday night.

MD-1 Press Conference v Gibraltar | Manager Stephen Kenny

"In this camp, it was important to try and win against Greece. We haven’t managed to do that, I understand that, that it’s not a good result for us.

“But from my point of view, I am contracted to the end of the campaign so I just want to finish the campaign strong. If there is a play-off, we can assess that, but finish the campaign strong and take it from there.

“We all have to get results, we understand that and that will be motivation tomorrow."

MD-1 Press Conference v Gibraltar | Midfielder Josh Cullen

“Obviously the campaign hasn’t gone how we wanted it to. As players, the motivation is the same in every game.

“The chance to play for your country is something that should never be taken for granted. Whether that’s against France or Gibraltar, you approach it with the same mindset, and we are itching to get back out there tomorrow night and get a win for our country.”

WATCH THE MD-1 PRESS CONFERENCE HERE

Match-day Squad v Gibraltar

1. Gavin Bazunu
2. Matt Doherty
3. Ryan Manning
4. Shane Duffy
5. Dara O'Shea
6. Josh Cullen
7. Callum Robinson
8. Alan Browne
9. Evan Ferguson
10. Adam Idah
11. Will Smallbone
12. Andrew Omobamidele
13. Mark Sykes
14. Jayson Molumby
15. Liam Scales
16. Mark Travers
17. Jason Knight
18. Jamie McGrath
19. Mikey Johnston
20. Chiedozie Ogbene
21. Festy Ebosele
22. Nathan Collins
23. Max O'Leary

Match Facts - Gibraltar v Republic of Ireland

- The Republic of Ireland have won their five matches against Gibraltar – all in European Championship qualifiers – by an aggregate score of 17-0.
- Gibraltar have lost more qualifying matches for major tournaments (World Cup/Euros) against the Republic of Ireland than any other nation (5).
- In all competitions, Gibraltar have lost their last seven games by an aggregate score of 22-0. They last had a longer losing run between November 2018 and November 2019 (12 in a row).
- Republic of Ireland have lost their last three matches in all competitions, all in European Championship qualifying. They haven’t lost four games in a row since October 2006.
- Gibraltar have lost every single European Championship and World Cup qualifier they have contested, losing all 43 games while conceding 194 goals.
- Republic of Ireland have now conceded exactly two goals in eight of their last 11 matches, including their last three in a row. They haven’t shipped 2+ goals in four consecutive games since June 1996.
- In their 4-0 defeat to Wales, Gibraltar didn’t attempt a single shot and had just one touch in the opposition box in the entire game, completing just 16 passes in Wales’ half and enjoying just 22% of possession.
- Gavin Bazunu has won 19 caps for the Republic of Ireland and could become only the 10th goalkeeper to win 20 caps for the Boys in Green. Aged 21, he will be the youngest to reach 20 caps of any goalkeeper, with Shay Given the current youngest in 1998 (22 years, 212 days).

Republic of Ireland Squad - Gibraltar

Goalkeepers: Gavin Bazunu (Southampton), Mark Travers (Stoke City, on loan from AFC Bournemouth), Max O'Leary (Bristol City).
Defenders: Matt Doherty (Wolverhampton Wanderers), Festy Ebosele (Udinese), Nathan Collins (Brentford), Shane Duffy (Norwich City), Dara O'Shea (Burnley), Andrew Omobamidele (Nottingham Forest), Liam Scales (Celtic), Ryan Manning (Southampton).
Midfielders: Josh Cullen (Burnley), Jayson Molumby (West Bromwich Albion), Alan Browne (Preston North End), Will Smallbone (Southampton), Jason Knight (Bristol City), Jamie McGrath (Aberdeen), Mark Sykes (Bristol City).
Forwards: Evan Ferguson (Brighton and Hove Albion), Adam Idah (Norwich City), Chiedozie Ogbene (Luton Town), Callum Robinson (Cardiff City), Mikey Johnston (Celtic).

Tactical Lineups

Gibraltar

23 Coleing (G) 4 Sergeant 5 Annesley 6 Pozo 10 Walker 12 Olivero 14 Chipolina (C) 16 Mouelhi 17 Ronan 19 De Barr 20 Britto

Substitutes

  • 1 Bradley Banda (G)
  • 13 Christian Lopez (G)
  • 2 Ethan Jolley
  • 3 Joseph Chipolina
  • 7 Lee Casciaro
  • 8 Michael Ruiz
  • 9 Ayoub El Hmidi
  • 11 Evan De Haro
  • 15 Kenneth Chipolina
  • 18 Anthony Hernandez
  • 21 Jamie Coombes
  • 22 Dylan Peacock

Coach

Julio Ribas

Republic of Ireland

1 Bazunu (G) 2 Doherty 3 Manning 4 Duffy (C) 6 Cullen 9 Ferguson 15 Scales 17 Knight 18 McGrath 19 Johnston 20 Ogbene

Coach

Stephen Kenny

Officials

  • Referee Christian-Petru Ciochirca
  • Assistant Referees Maximilian Weiss
  • UEFA Delegate Karl Espen Eriksen
  • Assistant Referee Two Michael Obritzberger
  • Fourth Official Harald Lechner
  • Video Assistant Referee Alan Kijas
  • Assistant Video Assistant Referee Manuel Schuettengruber
  • Referee Observer Martin Ingvarsson

Minute by Minute Commentary

  • 1" The match is under way.
  • 6" Shane Duffy (Republic of Ireland) is penalised for a foul on Tjay De Barr (Gibraltar).
  • 7" Liam Walker (Gibraltar) takes the free-kick.
  • 8" Matt Doherty (Republic of Ireland) assists.
  • 8" Evan Ferguson (Republic of Ireland) scores!
  • 10" Nicholas Pozo (Gibraltar) is penalised for a foul on Josh Cullen (Republic of Ireland).
  • 11" Ryan Manning (Republic of Ireland) takes the free-kick.
  • 13" Matt Doherty (Republic of Ireland) misses the target.
  • 14" Evan Ferguson (Republic of Ireland) is penalised for a foul on Liam Walker (Gibraltar).
  • 14" Louie Annesley (Gibraltar) takes the free-kick.
  • 17" Mikey Johnston (Republic of Ireland) takes the corner.
  • 20" Ryan Manning (Republic of Ireland) takes the corner.
  • 21" Josh Cullen (Republic of Ireland) is penalised for a foul on Tjay De Barr (Gibraltar).
  • 21" Liam Walker (Gibraltar) takes the free-kick.
  • 23" Mikey Johnston (Republic of Ireland) takes the corner.
  • 23" Ryan Manning (Republic of Ireland) takes the corner.
  • 24" Ryan Manning (Republic of Ireland) takes the corner.
  • 24" Shane Duffy (Republic of Ireland) misses the target.
  • 25" Mikey Johnston (Republic of Ireland) has an effort on goal.
  • 25" Dayle Coleing (Gibraltar) blocks a shot.
  • 26" Mikey Johnston (Republic of Ireland) takes the corner.
  • 28" Mikey Johnston (Republic of Ireland) has a shot blocked.
  • 28" John Sergeant (Gibraltar) blocks a shot.
  • 28" Mikey Johnston (Republic of Ireland) scores!
  • 30" Ryan Manning (Republic of Ireland) misses the target.
  • 35" Ryan Manning (Republic of Ireland) takes the corner.
  • 35" Matt Doherty (Republic of Ireland) is penalised for a foul on Tjay De Barr (Gibraltar).
  • 35" Liam Walker (Gibraltar) takes the free-kick.
  • 35" Ethan Britto (Gibraltar) is flagged for offside.
  • 36" Shane Duffy (Republic of Ireland) takes the free-kick.
  • 36" Jason Knight (Republic of Ireland) is penalised for a foul on Nicholas Pozo (Gibraltar).
  • 37" Aymen Mouelhi (Gibraltar) takes the free-kick.
  • 40" Chiedozie Ogbene (Republic of Ireland) misses the target.
  • 41" Evan Ferguson (Republic of Ireland) has an effort on goal.
  • 41" Dayle Coleing (Gibraltar) blocks a shot.
  • 43" Chiedozie Ogbene (Republic of Ireland) is penalised for a foul on Jayce Olivero (Gibraltar).
  • 44" Dayle Coleing (Gibraltar) takes the free-kick.
  • 45+2" Ryan Manning (Republic of Ireland) takes the corner.
  • 45+2" Liam Walker (Gibraltar) misses the target.
  • 45+2" The referee blows for half-time.
  • 46" The second half begins.
  • 46" Jamie McGrath (Republic of Ireland) has an effort on goal.
  • 46" Dayle Coleing (Gibraltar) blocks a shot.
  • 47" Jason Knight (Republic of Ireland) has an effort on goal.
  • 47" Dayle Coleing (Gibraltar) blocks a shot.
  • 47" Mikey Johnston (Republic of Ireland) takes the corner.
  • 47" Shane Duffy (Republic of Ireland) misses the target.
  • 48" Josh Cullen (Republic of Ireland) is penalised for a foul on John Sergeant (Gibraltar).
  • 49" John Sergeant (Gibraltar) takes the free-kick.
  • 49" Shane Duffy (Republic of Ireland) is penalised for a foul on Ethan Britto (Gibraltar).
  • 49" Liam Walker (Gibraltar) takes the free-kick.
  • 50" Liam Walker (Gibraltar) takes the corner.
  • 50" Tjay De Barr (Gibraltar) is penalised for a foul on Mikey Johnston (Republic of Ireland).
  • 50" Ryan Manning (Republic of Ireland) takes the free-kick.
  • 51" Jason Knight (Republic of Ireland) misses the target.
  • 51" Roy Chipolina (Gibraltar) is penalised for a foul on @@player2 (@@team2).
  • 52" Evan Ferguson (Republic of Ireland) misses the target.
  • 53" Josh Cullen (Republic of Ireland) is penalised for a foul on Louie Annesley (Gibraltar).
  • 53" Louie Annesley (Gibraltar) is cautioned by the referee.
  • 55" Louie Annesley (Gibraltar) takes the free-kick.
  • 55" Ryan Manning (Republic of Ireland) is penalised for a foul on Liam Walker (Gibraltar).
  • 55" Louie Annesley (Gibraltar) takes the free-kick.
  • 56" Mikey Johnston (Republic of Ireland) is penalised for a foul on John Sergeant (Gibraltar).
  • 57" Liam Walker (Gibraltar) takes the free-kick.
  • 57" Tjay De Barr (Gibraltar) misses the target.
  • 58" Roy Chipolina (Gibraltar) misses the target.
  • 60" Chiedozie Ogbene (Republic of Ireland) has a shot blocked.
  • 60" Ethan Britto (Gibraltar) blocks a shot.
  • 60" Josh Cullen (Republic of Ireland) has a shot blocked.
  • 60" Nicholas Pozo (Gibraltar) blocks a shot.
  • 60" Mikey Johnston (Republic of Ireland) has a shot blocked.
  • 60" Kian Ronan (Gibraltar) blocks a shot.
  • 60" Matt Doherty (Republic of Ireland) scores!
  • 60" Mikey Johnston (Republic of Ireland) takes the corner.
  • 60" Jamie McGrath (Republic of Ireland) assists.
  • 62" Chiedozie Ogbene (Republic of Ireland) misses the target.
  • 65" Jamie McGrath (Republic of Ireland) is penalised for a foul on John Sergeant (Gibraltar).
  • 66" Adam Idah (in) - Evan Ferguson (out) (@@teamID)
  • 66" Callum Robinson (in) - Mikey Johnston (out) (@@teamID)
  • 66" Dayle Coleing (Gibraltar) takes the free-kick.
  • 67" Callum Robinson (Republic of Ireland) has an effort on goal.
  • 67" Dayle Coleing (Gibraltar) blocks a shot.
  • 68" Lee Casciaro (in) - Jayce Olivero (out) (@@teamID)
  • 68" Jamie Coombes (in) - Nicholas Pozo (out) (@@teamID)
  • 68" Ayoub El Hmidi (in) - Tjay De Barr (out) (@@teamID)
  • 71" Ryan Manning (Republic of Ireland) takes the corner.
  • 71" Shane Duffy (Republic of Ireland) has an effort on goal.
  • 71" Dayle Coleing (Gibraltar) blocks a shot.
  • 72" Lee Casciaro (Gibraltar) is penalised for a foul on Jason Knight (Republic of Ireland).
  • 72" Matt Doherty (Republic of Ireland) takes the free-kick.
  • 72" Matt Doherty (Republic of Ireland) is penalised for a foul on Lee Casciaro (Gibraltar).
  • 72" Matt Doherty (Republic of Ireland) is cautioned by the referee.
  • 73" Aymen Mouelhi (Gibraltar) takes the free-kick.
  • 74" Ayoub El Hmidi (Gibraltar) is penalised for a foul on @@player2 (@@team2).
  • 74" Dara O'Shea (in) - Liam Scales (out) (@@teamID)
  • 74" Jayson Molumby (in) - Josh Cullen (out) (@@teamID)
  • 75" Dara O'Shea (Republic of Ireland) takes the free-kick.
  • 75" Jayson Molumby (Republic of Ireland) has a shot blocked.
  • 75" Kian Ronan (Gibraltar) blocks a shot.
  • 75" Jamie McGrath (Republic of Ireland) has an effort on goal.
  • 76" Dayle Coleing (Gibraltar) blocks a shot.
  • 76" Jamie McGrath (Republic of Ireland) misses the target.
  • 77" Adam Idah (Republic of Ireland) has an effort on goal.
  • 77" Dayle Coleing (Gibraltar) blocks a shot.
  • 80" Jamie McGrath (Republic of Ireland) assists.
  • 80" Callum Robinson (Republic of Ireland) scores!
  • 83" Evan De Haro (in) - Roy Chipolina (out) (@@teamID)
  • 83" Joseph Chipolina (in) - Kian Ronan (out) (@@teamID)
  • 83" Mark Sykes (in) - Chiedozie Ogbene (out) (@@teamID)
  • 84" John Sergeant (Gibraltar) is penalised for a foul on Jayson Molumby (Republic of Ireland).
  • 84" John Sergeant (Gibraltar) is cautioned by the referee.
  • 85" Ryan Manning (Republic of Ireland) takes the free-kick.
  • 87" Mark Sykes (Republic of Ireland) is penalised for a foul on Ethan Britto (Gibraltar).
  • 88" Ethan Britto (Gibraltar) takes the free-kick.
  • 88" Jamie McGrath (Republic of Ireland) is penalised for a foul on Lee Casciaro (Gibraltar).
  • 88" Jamie McGrath (Republic of Ireland) is cautioned by the referee.
  • 89" Joseph Chipolina (Gibraltar) misses the target.
  • 90+2" Jamie Coombes (Gibraltar) is penalised for a foul on Gavin Bazunu (Republic of Ireland).
  • 90+2" Gavin Bazunu (Republic of Ireland) takes the free-kick.
  • 90+3" Ayoub El Hmidi (Gibraltar) is penalised for a foul on Adam Idah (Republic of Ireland).
  • 90+4" Matt Doherty (Republic of Ireland) takes the free-kick.
  • 90+4" Ryan Manning (Republic of Ireland) misses the target.
  • 90+5" Lee Casciaro (Gibraltar) is penalised for a foul on Mark Sykes (Republic of Ireland).
  • 90+5" The final whistle is blown.

Match Statistics

  • Gibraltar
  • Republic of Ireland

Corners Won

1 11

Shots on Target

0 12

Shots off Target

4 10

Fouls Committed

9 15
  • Gibraltar

    Republic of Ireland

  • 0Goals4
  • 2Yellow Card(s)2
  • 0Red Card(s)0
  • 0Shots on Goal12
  • 4Shots Wide10
  • 0Shot(s) Blocked5
  • 13Save(s)0
  • 4Total Shots27
  • 9Fouls Committed15
  • 1Corner(s)11
  • 1Offside(s)0