Good afternoon and welcome to Eurosport's LIVE coverage of the 2022 World Cup qualifier between the Republic of Ireland and Azerbaijan. We'll bring you all the action as it happens at the Aviva Stadium. Kick off is at 17:00 BST.

World Cup Qualification UEFA / Matchday 5

Aviva Stadium / 04.09.2021

Republic of Ireland

Completed

Azerbaijan

S. Duffy(88')

E. Mahmudov(45+2')

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Live Updates

ByPete Sharland

Updated 04/09/2021 at 17:54 GMT

49'

Ireland made a fast start to the first half and they are looking to do the same again for the start of the second half. Can they find a quick equaliser to get back on level terms?

48'

47'

It should be noted that Horgan has been introduced at the half time break.

D. Horgan

Republic of Ireland

Off

A. Connolly

Republic of Ireland

46'

Header over the bar! Molumby has to hit the target from there! The ball from Horgan was a good one, Molumby timed his run well, but he just couldn't get over the ball and heads over!

45'

The second half is under way! Azerbaijan have a 1-0 lead over the Republic of Ireland in this World Cup qualifier!

45+2'

HALF TIME: Republic of Ireland 0-1 Azerbaijan. Mahmudov's stunner right at the end of the first half is the difference between the two teams at the break. Pressure is on Ireland now!

45+1'

GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAL! Republic of Ireland 0 Azerbaijan 1 (45+1 mins - Emin Mahmudov). My word - what a goal! The Irish defence stood off and allowed Mahmudov far too much time to get a shot away! Bazunu stood no chance of getting to that. It was an arrow into the corner of the Republic of Ireland net!

Goal

E. Mahmudov

Azerbaijan

45'

There will be just one minute of stoppage time played at the end of the first half.

44'

Cullen is down after a late challenge in the centre of the pitch. The Republic of Ireland midfielder looks to be fine and will be able to continue. That was a rough one, though.

42'

Not a lot happening for either team at the moment. What started as a match being played at 100mph has now slowed down to something nearing walking pace.

41'

How Ireland could use a goalscorer like this guy!

40'

Can the Republic of Ireland find a breakthrough before the half time whistle? They have been the better of the two teams, but have struggled to create clear scoring chances.

39'

PICTURE: Still goalless at the Aviva Stadium

Image credit: Getty Images

38'

Connolly gets the shot away! The Republic of Ireland attacker bursts into the Azerbaijan penalty area and gets the shot away. It was tame, but Mahammadaliyev makes a meal of it!

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36'

In the other game being played at the same time in this 2022 World Cup qualification group, Mitrovic has doubled his tally to put Serbia 2-0 up against Luxembourg.

35'

This has been a peculiar first half from the Republic of Ireland. They have played some good stuff, but have failed to find the breakthrough and Azerbaijan have been allowed in.

34'

IDAH... heads wide! That was good play by Connolly down the left with the Brighton man guiding a cross into the middle, but Idah could only direct his header wide of the target!

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31'

Republic of Ireland’s hopes of qualifying for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar might already be over, but their chances will all but end if they don’t claim all three points from this fixture.

30'

As already referenced, the Republic of Ireland were so close to a famous victory in the Algarve on Thursday night. They played well and maybe should have had a penalty at 1-0.

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