Malachy Clerkin: Ireland chase shadows on dispiriting night in Athens

Gus Poyet’s Greece could not have imagined a more comfortable 2-1 victory

UEFA Euro 2024 Qualifying Round Group B, Opap Arena, Athens, Greece 16/6/2023 
Greece vs Republic of Ireland   
Tempers flare between Ireland's James McClean and Tasos Bakasetas of Greece
Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Ryan Byrne
UEFA Euro 2024 Qualifying Round Group B, Opap Arena, Athens, Greece 16/6/2023 Greece vs Republic of Ireland Tempers flare between Ireland's James McClean and Tasos Bakasetas of Greece Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Ryan Byrne
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Malachy Clerkin

Malachy Clerkin

Malachy Clerkin is a sports writer with The Irish Times