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.

Finland are really pushing for a goal now and dangerman Kallman is played behind the Irish defence, draws out Caoimhin Kelleher, but fails to beat the Ireland goalkeeper. VAR might have had a quick look at that one, though, as it was very tight between Kallman and Liam Scales, the last Irish defender.

Republic of Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson says he had no hesitation in recalling Matt Doherty into his squad after Seamus Coleman withdrew because of injury.

They will be looking for two wins out of two against Finland when they play at the Aviva Stadium this evening.