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
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- S. Duffy(88')
- E. Mahmudov(45+2')
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Updated 04/09/2021 at 17:54 GMT
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.
29'
Of the midfield two, Molumby is the one who has the freedom to press forward to the edge of the opposition penalty area. From there he can provide some goal threat.
28'
Just wide! That's the closest the Republic of Ireland have come to a goal in this first half! Molumby takes aim from the edge of the box, but his effort flashes just wide of the far post.
27'
This is now some sustained pressure from Azerbaijan who have recovered well following a difficult start to the match. Ireland are having to do some defending in their own half.
26'
The home crowd might also be a factor for Tuesday night’s crunch match against Serbia, but first the Republic of Ireland must concentrate on claiming three points from this fixture.
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23'
That must be a warning sign for the Irish who have allowed Azerbaijan to ease their way into this match. The away side have a foothold and are growing in confidence now.
22'
Bazunu called into action! Alaskarov gets the shot away after some neat build-up play from Azerbaijan, but the Republic of Ireland goalkeeper gets down to make the near post save.
21'
This is better from Azerbaijan who are now managing to string together some passes in the centre of the pitch. That's an area where they could outnumber the Republic of Ireland.
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19'
One wonders how big a factor the home crowd at the Aviva Stadium will be for this match. When the Republic of Ireland are playing well, the Dublin crowd is one of the best around.
18'
Azerbaijan are starting to settle into the match a bit more. They have been second best for the opening 20 minutes, but are now attempting to put their foot on the ball for the first time.
17'
Anything less than a victory for the Republic of Ireland this evening would raise even more questions about Kenny as national team boss. He is starting to come under pressure.
15'
That was a wasted opportunity for the Republic of Ireland. A sliced clearance fell at the feet of Doherty, but he couldn't find Parrott at the back post with his diagonal ball.
14'
Idah is doing a good job of holding up the ball and getting others into the match. However, does he have the cutting edge in front of goal that the Republic of Ireland need?
13'
After a very frenetic start, the match has calmed down a little bit, but the Republic of Ireland are still the ones dictating the tempo. Can they find the breakthrough?
12'
However, the omens aren’t that much better for the Republic of Ireland. They have lost their last four matches in World Cup qualification. Three points this evening is an absolute must.
11'
The omens aren’t exactly good for Azerbaijan this evening - they have lost nine of the last 10 matches they have played in World Cup qualification. Can they break that pattern tonight?
10'
COLEMAN... over the bar! Space opened up for the Republic of Ireland captain on the edge of the box, but Coleman shoots over the crossbar with his left foot. That was an opportunity!
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7'
What a run! Idah gets running at the Azerbaijan defence, he makes the byline and somehow manages to cut back the pass for Connolly, but his shot is blocked for a corner kick.