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Evan Ferguson celebrates his goal. Morgan Treacy/INPHO
Football
Ferguson and Kelleher star as Ireland beat Finland in Nations League
Heimir Hallgrímsson’s side won 1-0 at the Aviva Stadium.
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Republic of Ireland 1
Finland 0
IRELAND DEFEATED FINLAND 1-0 in their Uefa Nations League clash at the Aviva Stadium.
Evan Ferguson scored the decisive goal on the stroke of half time, while Caoimhín Kelleher saved a second-half penalty to secure victory for Heimir Hallgrímsson’s side. Tonight’s result guarantees Ireland third place in their League B group and condemns the Finns to automatic relegation.
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