Republic of Ireland’s hopes of reaching next summer’s European Championships were cruelly ended on penalties as Slovakia progressed to the play-off final after a 0-0 draw in Bratislava.
Alan Browne had golden chances to win it for the visitors in open play, but the Preston midfielder and Matt Doherty missed the crucial penalties as the hosts prevailed 4-2 in the shootout.
It means Slovakia will progress to face Northern Ireland for a place in next summer’s tournament after they beat Bosnia & Herzegovina on penalties during a dramatic night of European Qualifying play-offs.
Republic of Ireland will have to lick their wounds and renew their Nations League campaign this Sunday when they face Wales, but this is a defeat that may well linger for some time.
More to follow…
What’s next?
UEFA Nations League
The winners of each of Thursday’s semi-final ties in the pathways face each other in the European Qualifying play-off finals on November 12 for a spot at Euro 2020.
- Path A: Hungary vs Iceland
- Path B: Northern Ireland vs Slovakia
- Path C: Serbia vs Scotland
- Path D: Georgia vs North Macedonia
Republic of Ireland resume their Nations League campaign against Wales at the Aviva Stadium at 2pm on Sunday, live on Sky Sports. The Irish then travel to face Finland on Wednesday at 5pm, also on Sky Sports.
Slovakia face Scotland in the Nations League on Sunday at Hampden, live on Sky Sports; kick-off 7.45pm.
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