Republic of Ireland earn draw against dominant Denmark in Nations League
Denmark dominated possession but couldn't find a way to break down a dogged Republic of Ireland team as the two sides played out a dull scoreless draw in their UEFA Nations League B, Group 4 clash in Dublin on Saturday.
The visitors were missing injured playmaker Christian Eriksen, who scored a stunning hat trick in a 5-1 World Cup playoff win at the Aviva Stadium 11 months ago, and his quality was sorely missed in a game that was bereft of chances.
Denmark winger Pione Sisto skimmed the outside of the far post in first-half stoppage time and Danish captain Simon Kjaer had a header cleared off the line from a corner in the second period, while the Irish barely managed an attack of note.
Cyrus Christie forced Kasper Schmeichel to make a diving save in the 71st minute, but the Irish seemed content to settle for a draw that leaves Denmark top of the group on four points, with Wales a point behind and the Irish bottom on one point with all the teams having played two games.
Game Information
UEFA Nations League Standings
Team | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Netherlands | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | +8 | 16 |
Belgium | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | +3 | 10 |
Poland | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | -6 | 7 |
Wales | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | -5 | 1 |