Defeat against Ukraine extends Ireland’s long barren run in Nations League

08-Jun-2022 21:40:53 | Guardian

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Viktor Tsygankov condemned the Republic of Ireland to another bout of Nations League disappointment as Ukraine bounced back from their failure to qualify for the World Cup.

The Dynamo Kyiv midfielder, who had been introduced as a half-time substitute, caught goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher on his heels with a 48th-minute free-kick to claim a 1-0 victory in Dublin and extend Ireland’s winless run in the competition to 12 games.