# Serbia

Last year

2022

# entertainment value

6-goal thriller leaves Cameroon and Serbia's fates uncertain

Both sides trail joint-group leaders Brazil and Switzerland, who play later today.

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Nov 28th 2022, 12:01 PM

# standing out

Aleksandar Mitrovic makes history in the Championship

The Serbian star became the first player to score 32 goals in the division.

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Feb 23rd 2022, 10:28 PM

# Wanted

The €80 million-rated 21-year-old attracting interest from Europe's top clubs

Dusan Vlahovic netted 33 times in Serie A in 2021.

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Jan 1st 2022, 6:17 PM

All time

# Review

Analysing all 20 Ireland games of the Stephen Kenny era

The team have looked rejuvenated of late, after a tough start.

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Nov 20th 2021, 6:50 AM

Mitrovic's 90th-minute winner sends Serbia to the World Cup and Portugal to the play-offs

Serbia top Group A with dramatic 2-1 in Lisbon while Spain and Croatia stamp their tickets to Qatar.

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Nov 14th 2021, 10:19 PM

# Leaders

Serbia edge Luxembourg to go top of Ireland's group

Elsewhere, Sweden moved within a point of Group B leaders Spain thanks to a 3-0 win over Kosovo in Solna.

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Oct 9th 2021, 10:50 PM

# Analysis

Tactics Board: What Ireland can learn from last night's draw with Serbia

Shane Keegan looks back at Tuesday’s World Cup qualifier in Dublin.

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Sep 8th 2021, 5:16 PM

# Support

'We've always believed in what Stephen's trying to do'

Matt Doherty says the Irish squad are still backing the manager’s methods.

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Sep 8th 2021, 3:09 PM

# Analysis

By now, debating who the Irish manager should be feels almost beside the point

The scrutiny of Stephen Kenny’s future has intensified in recent days.

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Updated

Sep 8th 2021, 12:00 PM

# teenage dreams

The 19-year-old who lit up the Aviva

Andrew Omobamidele made his full debut in Ireland’s draw with Serbia.

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Sep 8th 2021, 11:24 AM

# Super Gav

Bazunu's brilliance earns a draw as Irish fans show they haven't stopped believing

Teenage keeper kept Ireland in the game long enough to nick a dramatic equaliser.

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Sep 7th 2021, 10:10 PM

# Opinion

Player ratings: How the Boys in Green fared against Serbia

Ireland earned a second 1-1 draw in the space of four days.

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Sep 7th 2021, 9:52 PM

AS IT HAPPENED

Republic of Ireland v Serbia, World Cup 2022 Qualification

A late Serbian own goal rescued a point for Ireland on a raucous night in the Aviva Stadium. Relive the action in our minute-by-minute report.

71.2k

Sep 7th 2021, 7:01 PM

Serbia to make late decision on Aleksandar Mitrovic before Ireland clash

The Fulham striker has scored seven goals in four games in the campaign to date.

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Sep 6th 2021, 11:08 PM

# Have your say

Do you agree with our Ireland team to face Serbia?

Stephen Kenny faces some tough calls ahead of tomorrow night’s match.

33.8k

Sep 6th 2021, 5:34 PM

# The42 Membership

The Football Family: Ireland v Serbia preview

Beautiful Football, Where Are You? A sample clip from Monday’s episode of The Football Family podcast.

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Sep 6th 2021, 5:33 PM

# Analysis

One of the worst results in Ireland's footballing history, but here's why Stephen Kenny still deserves time

The Irish team suffered a humiliating defeat at home to Luxembourg on Saturday night,

20.5k

Mar 28th 2021, 9:00 AM

# 2022 World Cup

David Meyler: Enough signs in Serbia performance to believe Ireland can kick on under Kenny

In his latest column, the former Ireland midfielder looks ahead to Saturday’s World Cup qualifiers.

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Mar 26th 2021, 9:15 AM

# Reaction

'To get a first competitive start for my country was a really proud moment for me'

Josh Cullen impressed for Ireland on Wednesday night against Serbia.

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Mar 26th 2021, 8:29 AM

# Talking Points

Ex-Southampton star key as Ireland ultimately outclassed in crunch World Cup qualifier

Dusan Tadic produced a hat-trick of assists as Serbia earned a vital victory.

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Mar 25th 2021, 8:53 AM

# Opinion

Player ratings: How the Boys in Green fared against Serbia

Ireland were left frustrated after their opening World Cup qualifier in Belgrade.

51.5k

Mar 24th 2021, 10:20 PM

AS IT HAPPENED

Serbia v Ireland, World Cup qualifier

Ireland faced Serbia as they aimed to end an eight-game winless run under Stephen Kenny.

76.8k

Mar 24th 2021, 7:41 PM

# fyi

'I can't accept that Ireland play better than us' - The legendary manager and all you need to know about Serbia

Dragan Stojković feels his side should beat the Boys in Green.

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Updated

Mar 23rd 2021, 10:35 PM

# Have your say

Do you agree with our Ireland team to face Serbia?

Stephen Kenny has some tough calls to make ahead of Wednesday’s key World Cup qualifier.

50.0k

Mar 23rd 2021, 12:00 PM

# MAKING CHANGES

Serbia name squad for upcoming World Cup qualifier with Ireland

There is no room for Aleksandar Kolarov or Luka Milivojevic.

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Mar 5th 2021, 5:26 PM

# No Problem

Brazil's Tite defends Neymar over Capello 'diver' jibe

The coach says he has no worries over Neymar’s mental state.

4.9k

Jun 26th 2018, 5:03 PM

# Trouble

Swiss pair could be set for bans following controversial goal celebrations

Fifa confirmed it has opened disciplinary proceedings against Granit Xhaka and Xherdan Shaqiri.

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Jun 24th 2018, 2:29 PM

# Reaction

'It's staggering he hasn't given this' - Controversy as non-penalty costs Serbia

With the game in the balance at 1-1, Aleksandar Mitrovic was wrestled in the box.

17.7k

Jun 22nd 2018, 10:05 PM

# Report

Stoke and Arsenal stars on target as Switzerland earn dramatic late win

Granit Xhaka and Xherdan Shaqiri helped their team narrowly prevail.

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Jun 22nd 2018, 8:59 PM

# Potential

Watch: Man United starlet helps Ireland's youngsters qualify for Euros Elite Round

Lee O’Connor was on target, as the Boys in Green defeated Serbia.

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Oct 10th 2017, 6:09 PM

# oh well

Georgia couldn't do Ireland a favour in Serbia tonight

Aleksandar Prijovic scored after coming on as a second-half substitute to steer his side to the World Cup.

8.8k

Oct 9th 2017, 10:07 PM

# possibilities

Here's why Serbia's loss to Austria tonight has added more intrigue to Monday's battle in Cardiff

The Republic of Ireland can still qualify automatically after what happened in Vienna tonight.

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Oct 6th 2017, 11:12 PM

# Pride

'It was always Ireland for me... There was no decision to be made'

Islington-born Millwall attacker Aiden O’Brien says he didn’t think twice about representing the Boys in Green.

40.5k

Oct 3rd 2017, 8:31 PM

# Reaction

'We’re missing Seamus Coleman. He’s as big a loss to us as Bale is to Wales'

Roy Keane has played down the significance of the Real Madrid star’s absence next week.

11.8k

Oct 3rd 2017, 2:51 PM

# Chance

O'Neill hints he would be open to playing uncapped players in pivotal games

The Ireland boss has given hope to the inexperienced stars such as Sean Maguire and Scott Hogan.

4.8k

Oct 2nd 2017, 7:09 PM

# Errors

Analysis: The 25 minutes that may have cost Ireland a World Cup spot

The Boys in Green face an uphill task to qualify for Russia after the results of the past week.

5.8k

Sep 10th 2017, 9:00 AM

# Mixed Fortunes

3 winners and losers from Ireland's latest international week

The Boys in Green’s qualification hopes hang by a thread after last night’s result.

10.2k

Sep 6th 2017, 5:28 PM

# Analysis

Ireland show remarkable heart but little quality as World Cup hopes diminish

Four talking points as Serbia strike a major blow to the Boys in Green’s aim of reaching Russia.

16.4k

Sep 6th 2017, 7:30 AM

# Reaction

'It was one of the most difficult games in my career as a coach'

Serbia manager Slavoljub Muslin was relieved to see his side escape with a 1-0 win against Ireland.

9.3k

Sep 6th 2017, 6:00 AM

# Blame Game

'It's not the players who will cost us our place in the World Cup - it's O'Neill and Keane'

Eamon Dunphy took issue with the management team’s inconsistency and doesn’t believe the Irish will make it to Russia next summer.

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Sep 6th 2017, 3:00 AM