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24th September 2022
09:37pm BST

Yet, Ireland didn't have to wait long to find the net again. Michael Obafemi picked up the ball on the halfway line and ran at Scotland's defence. The Swansea City striker passed to Parrott, who saw his shot blocked and go out for a corner.
McClean whipped his cross from the corner to the back post. The ball bounced loose but was put back into the danger area by Jayson Molumby, who flew through the air to win a header.
Nathan Collins tried to control the ball but, before he take a second touch, Ireland captain John Egan smashed the ball into the net.
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Ireland were ahead and were winning individual battles all over the pitch. Egan, Collins and O'Shea comfortably dealt with centre forward Lyndon Dykes. Josh Cullen, Jason Knight and Molumby snapped into tackles in midfield while Parrot and Obafemi were a threat up front.
Scotland had more of the ball in the first half and kept the pressure on Ireland after falling behind. But the home team created very few clear openings on goal and were relying on set-pieces to try to trouble Kenny's team. Gavin Bazunu wasn't required to make a save during the first half.
Scotland continued to pile pressure on Ireland but were almost caught on the counter-attack. Obafemi won the ball and broke free before teeing up Parrot.
The Preston North End striker was one on one with the Scotland goalkeeper, with time to pick his spot and the whole goal to aim for. Yet, Parrott ended up hitting Gordon with his scuffed shot.
Despite the striker's obvious threat on the counter-attack, Kenny opted to substitute Obafemi - who had played a key part in Ireland's best goalscoring chances. Chiedozie Ogbene replaced the Swansea striker.
Ireland, however, didn't pose the same threat on the break for the rest of the match.
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Scotland continued to push for a winner and got a reward for their efforts when the referee awarded a penalty for handball in the 82nd minute. The Ireland players protested, but Alan Browne clearly handled the ball in the box, and Ryan Christie calmly dispatched the penalty.
The Scots held on to win and avenge their 3-0 defeat from June. Ireland could be relegated from the group if they do not beat Armenia at the Aviva Stadium on Tuesday.
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