Hello and welcome to Eurosport's LIVE text commentary of the World Cup qualifier between Austria and Republic of Ireland. Martin O'Neill's side can go top of Group D with a victory this evening but it's going to be a difficult match - Ireland haven't beaten Austria since 1963.

World Cup Qualification UEFA / Matchday 4

Ernst-Happel-Stadion / 12.11.2016

Austria

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Republic of Ireland

J. McClean(49')

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ByKevin Coulson

Updated 12/11/2016 at 18:56 GMT

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Highlights

End of 2nd Half

FULL-TIME! It's all over, Ireland emerge victorious in Austria. James McClean's 48th minute strike proves to be the winner as Martin O'Neill's side move three points clear at the top of Group D.

90'+3

MISS! What a chance for Austria but it's squandered once again! Janko sends a header wide from three yards out! It's going to be Ireland's night!

90'

FOUR minutes of added on time to play at the end of this one.

89'

Desperate times for Austria now. Dragovic tries a low and hard effort from 20 yards, it takes a deflection but it's still relatively comfortable for Randolph.

87'

That miss just about sums up a dreadful night in Austria for the hosts.

86'

MISS! A cross is sent to the unmarked Janko at the back post but he gets his header all wrong and the ball ends up closer to the corner flag than the goal.

84'

IRELAND SUB! McClean has picked up an injury and is replaced by Aiden McGeady for the final five minutes. Ireland fans will be pleased to read that it's probably only a precautionary move.

A. McGeady

Republic of Ireland

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J. McClean

Republic of Ireland

82'

James McClean's goal on 48 minutes currently separates the sides.

81'

Arnautovic finds Harnik with a long ball and the substitute tries to hook it over Randolph it's straight forward for the goalkeeper.

80'

We're into the final 10 minutes now and time is really running out for the hosts. After an impressive first-half, Austria simply haven't been good enough since conceding the opening goal at the start of the second period.

78'

AUSTRIA SUB: A third and final change for the hosts - Stefan Ilsanker replacing Wimmer. It's a final throw of the dice.

S. Ilsanker

Austria

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K. Wimmer

Austria

77'

IRELAND SUB: Martin O'Neill makes his second change - David McGoldrick replacing Hoolahan.

D. McGoldrick

Republic of Ireland

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W. Hoolahan

Republic of Ireland

75'

The home players are finding it difficult to keep a hold of possession at the moment. Conceding the opening goal appears to have knocked them for six and time is quickly running out for them to recover.

74'

Baumgartlinger is extremely fortunate not to be shown a second yellow as he catches Hoolahan from behind with a late tackle. The Ireland players wanted the referee to produce a red card but Mr Karasev takes a lenient view this time.

73'

AUSTRIA SUB: A second change for the hosts as Martin Harnik replaces Sabitzer.

M. Harnik

Austria

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M. Sabitzer

Austria

72'

Now Brady is booked, meaning he will miss the next match against Wales, after he kicked the ball away. Completely needless.

Yellow card

R. Brady

Republic of Ireland

70'

The Austrian captain loses his head completely as he fouls Arter and then proceeds to shout obscenities at the Bournemouth midfielder whilst he's on the floor.

Yellow card

J. Baumgartlinger

Austria

69'

Ireland win a free-kick but not for the first time there's a foul in the penalty area as Clark blocks the Austrian goalkeeper and the referee awards the hosts a free-kick.

67'

Arnautovic appears OK to continue. He is running quite freely as he runs at goal before losing the ball to Brady. Austria have little over 20 minutes to find a goal now.

65'

Things could go from bad to worse for Austria here as Arnautovic is struggling with an injury after a slight collision with Coleman. The Stoke player seems to be having trouble with his knee.

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