The tennis balls rain down again and this time there are chants of Free Palestine and Stop The Game. Some fans groan/jeer initially but when it becomes clearer what’s happening there is more applause. pic.twitter.com/ZvUSWEqCPV
Another Ireland goal almost materialised after a defensive error in front of the Qatar goal. A loose ball fell to Moylan who probably should have shot on sight, but he took a touch and the visitors swarmed in to snuff out the chance.
1 hr ago
8:09PM
20 mins: Ireland 1-0 Qatar
Tennis ball protest!
Another round of tennis balls rain down from the stands. The referee stops the game and the players take use the time for a water break.
1 hr ago
8:08PM
20 mins: Ireland 1-0 Qatar
Good footwork from Dara O’Shea before the ball is thumped out for an Ireland throw. Moylan gets cornered and Qatar then earn a throw before Ireland win the ball back again.
1 hr ago
8:05PM
🇮🇪 1-0 🇶🇦 GOAL - Ireland take the lead inside five minutes courtesy of a Nathan Collins header from a Jack Moylan delivery
A brief tennis ball protest during a break in play here. Seems a Stop The Game (referring to Israel boycott) was also hung over the side where the balls came from. pic.twitter.com/yyNusuz75i
Qatar go on a burst after Jake O’Brien gets dispossessed. The offside flag goes up to bring the attack to a close as Troy Parrott has a go at the other end.
It was a well worked move as Moylan and Séamus Coleman both get involved. The ball comes across to Parrott who hits first time, but the ball just sails wide.
Ireland continue to dictate the terms of the game.
1 hr ago
8:00PM
12 mins: Ireland 1-0 Qatar
Tennis Ball Protest!
Tennis balls arrive on the field as fans protest Ireland’s Nations League clash with Israel later this year.
It doesn’t last long but the fans clearly wanted to make a statement.
1 hr ago
7:57PM
7 mins: Ireland 1-0 Qatar
Great start for the hosts!
Moylan takes a free which he also earned. His delivery is met by Collins and his header ends up in the net.
A message from Heimir Hallgrímsson in tonight’s match programme:
“Everything we do now is designed to shape our path towards [Euro] 2028. We want to ensure that Ireland is a central part of that tournament, competing in front of our own supporters. That work has already begun, and today is a significant step forward.”
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6:51PM
Qatar:
Mahmud Abunada; Pedro Miguel, Jassem Gaber, Issa Laye, Ahmed Fathi; Yusuf Abdurisag, Homam Elamin, Edmilson Junior, Akram Afif; Boualem Khoukhi (c), Ayoub Al-Oui
There’s a home debut for Jack Moylan of Lincoln City. His only other appearance at the Aviva Stadium was for Shelbourne in 2022 FAI Cup final where they lost 4-0 to Derry City.
Moylan also became the first Ireland player in 39 years to score a hat-trick on his Ireland debut when he netted away to Grenada at the end of the Spanish training camp earlier this month.
— Ireland Football ⚽️🇮🇪 (@IrelandFootball) May 28, 2026
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6:47PM
Good evening and welcome along to our coverage of the international friendly between the Republic of Ireland and Qatar.
This is certainly not where Heimir Hallgrímsson’s side want to be with the World Cup just around the corner. But no point digging up that grave. Tonight is about getting the job done in Dublin before turning attention to another friendly against Canada next in Montreal next week.
We’ll have the team line-ups for you shortly as we close in on the 7.45pm kick-off.
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24 mins: Ireland 1-0 Qatar
Back underway.
Another Ireland goal almost materialised after a defensive error in front of the Qatar goal. A loose ball fell to Moylan who probably should have shot on sight, but he took a touch and the visitors swarmed in to snuff out the chance.
20 mins: Ireland 1-0 Qatar
Tennis ball protest!
Another round of tennis balls rain down from the stands. The referee stops the game and the players take use the time for a water break.
20 mins: Ireland 1-0 Qatar
Good footwork from Dara O’Shea before the ball is thumped out for an Ireland throw. Moylan gets cornered and Qatar then earn a throw before Ireland win the ball back again.
13 mins: Ireland 1-0 Qatar
Qatar go on a burst after Jake O’Brien gets dispossessed. The offside flag goes up to bring the attack to a close as Troy Parrott has a go at the other end.
It was a well worked move as Moylan and Séamus Coleman both get involved. The ball comes across to Parrott who hits first time, but the ball just sails wide.
Ireland continue to dictate the terms of the game.
12 mins: Ireland 1-0 Qatar
Tennis Ball Protest!
Tennis balls arrive on the field as fans protest Ireland’s Nations League clash with Israel later this year.
It doesn’t last long but the fans clearly wanted to make a statement.
7 mins: Ireland 1-0 Qatar
Great start for the hosts!
Moylan takes a free which he also earned. His delivery is met by Collins and his header ends up in the net.
Moylan is looking really lively so far.
GOAL! Ireland 1-0 Qatar (Nathan Collins ’5)
2 mins: Ireland 0-0 Qatar
Ireland are awarded a corner early doors after a shot from Jack Moylan is deflected away, but it comes to nothing.
Kick-Off! Republic of Ireland v Qatar
Both teams are out on the pitch. Almost time for kick-off.
A quick hit of pre-match reading before the 7.45pm kick-off:
A message from Heimir Hallgrímsson in tonight’s match programme:
“Everything we do now is designed to shape our path towards [Euro] 2028. We want to ensure that Ireland is a central part of that tournament, competing in front of our own supporters. That work has already begun, and today is a significant step forward.”
Qatar:
Mahmud Abunada; Pedro Miguel, Jassem Gaber, Issa Laye, Ahmed Fathi; Yusuf Abdurisag, Homam Elamin, Edmilson Junior, Akram Afif; Boualem Khoukhi (c), Ayoub Al-Oui
Republic of Ireland:
Caoimhin Kelleher; Séamus Coleman, Jake O’Brien, Nathan Collins (c), Dara O’Shea, Liam Scales; Jayson Molumby, Jamie McGrath; Chiedozie Ogbene, Jack Moylan; Troy Parrott.
There’s a home debut for Jack Moylan of Lincoln City. His only other appearance at the Aviva Stadium was for Shelbourne in 2022 FAI Cup final where they lost 4-0 to Derry City.
Moylan also became the first Ireland player in 39 years to score a hat-trick on his Ireland debut when he netted away to Grenada at the end of the Spanish training camp earlier this month.
Good evening and welcome along to our coverage of the international friendly between the Republic of Ireland and Qatar.
This is certainly not where Heimir Hallgrímsson’s side want to be with the World Cup just around the corner. But no point digging up that grave. Tonight is about getting the job done in Dublin before turning attention to another friendly against Canada next in Montreal next week.
We’ll have the team line-ups for you shortly as we close in on the 7.45pm kick-off.
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