The Republic of Ireland will go head-to-head with familiar foes Denmark in Dublin next month with a trip to the Euro 2020 finals awaiting the victors. Here, the PA news agency takes a look at some of the memorable games between the sides over the years. Republic of Ireland 2 Denmark 1, World Cup qualifier, October 1956Drawn in the same group as Denmark and England, Ireland launched their campaign in impressive style when goals from Dermot Curtis and George Gavin secured the points at Dalymount Park despite Aage Rou Jensen’s late strike. Republic of Ireland 1 Denmark 4, World Cup qualifier, November 1985Stapleton’s sixth-minute opener at Lansdowne Road simply served to spark the Danes into life as Preben Elkjaer’s double and further strikes from Michael Laudrup and John Sivabaek eased a talented Denmark side to victory. However after Andreas Christensen had levelled, Christian Eriksen’s fine hat-trick and a late penalty from Nicklas Bendtner sent Age Hareide’s men to the finals.

Source: Irish Examiner October 16, 2019 08:48 UTC