FAI: Match Preview | Gibraltar v Republic of Ireland

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Ireland head to Faro knowing their automatic qualification chances are over following the 2-0 defeat to Greece on Friday at the Aviva Stadium.
Ireland will be looking to double their current points tally in the group with a win over Gibraltar on Monday, October 16, with a large travelling contingent expected.
Match Details
Fixture: Gibraltar v Republic of Ireland
Competition: UEFA EURO 2024Qualifying
Date: Monday, October 16
Kick-off: 7.45pm
Venue: Estádio Algarve-Faro-Loulé (Portugal)
TV: RTE
Match Officials
Referee: Christian-Petru Ciochirca (AUT)
Assistant Referee 1: Maximilian Weiss (AUT)
Assistant Referee 2: Michael Obritzberger (AUT)
Fourth Official: Harald Lechner (AUT)
Video Assistant Referee: Alan Kijas (AUT)
Assistant Video Assistant Referee: Manuel Schuettengruber (AUT)
Team News
Stephen Kenny has a fully fit squad to choose from for the fixture against Gibraltar with the Ireland manager expected to make some changes from the 2-0 defeat to Greece on Friday night.
MD-1 Press Conference v Gibraltar | Manager Stephen Kenny
"In this camp, it was important to try and win against Greece. We haven’t managed to do that, I understand that, that it’s not a good result for us.
“But from my point of view, I am contracted to the end of the campaign so I just want to finish the campaign strong. If there is a play-off, we can assess that, but finish the campaign strong and take it from there.
“We all have to get results, we understand that and that will be motivation tomorrow."
MD-1 Press Conference v Gibraltar | Midfielder Josh Cullen
“Obviously the campaign hasn’t gone how we wanted it to. As players, the motivation is the same in every game.
“The chance to play for your country is something that should never be taken for granted. Whether that’s against France or Gibraltar, you approach it with the same mindset, and we are itching to get back out there tomorrow night and get a win for our country.”
WATCH THE MD-1 PRESS CONFERENCE HERE
Match-day Squad v Gibraltar

1. Gavin Bazunu
2. Matt Doherty
3. Ryan Manning
4. Shane Duffy
5. Dara O'Shea
6. Josh Cullen
7. Callum Robinson
8. Alan Browne
9. Evan Ferguson
10. Adam Idah
11. Will Smallbone
12. Andrew Omobamidele
13. Mark Sykes
14. Jayson Molumby
15. Liam Scales
16. Mark Travers
17. Jason Knight
18. Jamie McGrath
19. Mikey Johnston
20. Chiedozie Ogbene
21. Festy Ebosele
22. Nathan Collins
23. Max O'Leary
Match Facts - Gibraltar v Republic of Ireland
- The Republic of Ireland have won their five matches against Gibraltar – all in European Championship qualifiers – by an aggregate score of 17-0.
- Gibraltar have lost more qualifying matches for major tournaments (World Cup/Euros) against the Republic of Ireland than any other nation (5).
- In all competitions, Gibraltar have lost their last seven games by an aggregate score of 22-0. They last had a longer losing run between November 2018 and November 2019 (12 in a row).
- Republic of Ireland have lost their last three matches in all competitions, all in European Championship qualifying. They haven’t lost four games in a row since October 2006.
- Gibraltar have lost every single European Championship and World Cup qualifier they have contested, losing all 43 games while conceding 194 goals.
- Republic of Ireland have now conceded exactly two goals in eight of their last 11 matches, including their last three in a row. They haven’t shipped 2+ goals in four consecutive games since June 1996.
- In their 4-0 defeat to Wales, Gibraltar didn’t attempt a single shot and had just one touch in the opposition box in the entire game, completing just 16 passes in Wales’ half and enjoying just 22% of possession.
- Gavin Bazunu has won 19 caps for the Republic of Ireland and could become only the 10th goalkeeper to win 20 caps for the Boys in Green. Aged 21, he will be the youngest to reach 20 caps of any goalkeeper, with Shay Given the current youngest in 1998 (22 years, 212 days).
Republic of Ireland Squad - Gibraltar
Goalkeepers: Gavin Bazunu (Southampton), Mark Travers (Stoke City, on loan from AFC Bournemouth), Max O'Leary (Bristol City).
Defenders: Matt Doherty (Wolverhampton Wanderers), Festy Ebosele (Udinese), Nathan Collins (Brentford), Shane Duffy (Norwich City), Dara O'Shea (Burnley), Andrew Omobamidele (Nottingham Forest), Liam Scales (Celtic), Ryan Manning (Southampton).
Midfielders: Josh Cullen (Burnley), Jayson Molumby (West Bromwich Albion), Alan Browne (Preston North End), Will Smallbone (Southampton), Jason Knight (Bristol City), Jamie McGrath (Aberdeen), Mark Sykes (Bristol City).
Forwards: Evan Ferguson (Brighton and Hove Albion), Adam Idah (Norwich City), Chiedozie Ogbene (Luton Town), Callum Robinson (Cardiff City), Mikey Johnston (Celtic).



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Senior Men


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Match ID:
Gibraltar - Republic of Ireland | 2024 - UEFA European Qualifiers | 2036454


Introduction:
Republic of Ireland are set to face Gibraltar for the second time this campaign as they look to secure three points in Faro, Portugal.




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