Ireland Falls 2-0 to Greece in Nations League

The Republic of Ireland's struggles in the UEFA Nations League continued with a 2-0 defeat to Greece at the Aviva Stadium, marking their second consecutive loss during this international break. Goals from Fotis Ioannidis and Christos Tzolis sealed the victory for Greece, who are now at the top of their group after three wins, while Ireland remains pointless under new head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson. The Irish team showed some promise but reverted to familiar issues of defensive frailty and lack of offensive potency, failing to capitalize on an earlier disallowed goal due to offside. Hallgrimsson faced criticism for not giving Celtic defender Liam Scales any gametime despite his strong performance prior to the matches. As the team prepares for upcoming fixtures against Finland and Greece, hopes for improvement hang in the balance. Meanwhile, Greece's coach Ivan Jovanovic expressed satisfaction with the team's progress and mentality following their successful start.