WITH hopes of qualifying for the World Cup in 2022 firmly behind the Republic of Ireland, attentions will turn to boosting morale when Serbia visit Dublin.
Serbia, who beat Ireland 3-2 in the Stadion Rajko Mitic on March 24, will look to repeat the trick when they come to the Aviva Stadium this evening.
Stephen Kenny’s men were held to a frustrating 1-1 draw with Azerbaijan at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday, which all-but put to bed any hopes of the Boys in Green advancing to Qater.
Shane Duffy’s late header spared Ireland from an embarrassing defeat to a side ranked 112nd in the world, with good feeling from the promising performance against Portugal eroded in the process.
Both Stephen Kenny and James McClean have been in defiant mood in the lead up to tonight’s game, with both calling for patience from supporters.
Ireland will be without captain Seamus Coleman due to injury, in what is a setback for the Boys in Green.
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