89 mins: Ireland had a dangerous free-kick but was cleared and a ball in from O’Shea and Azaz fouls the defender. Czech Republic 2 Ireland 2Italy lead Northern Ireland 2-0, Kean with the goal. 60 mins: Ireland need to weather the storm as their box is being peppered with long balls and crosses. https://t.co/DbGYLiHk8L pic.twitter.com/Ni7GQFRdHZ — RTÉ Sport (@RTEsport) March 26, 2026Half-time: Czech Republic 1 Ireland 2Well then, that was a very positive half of football by Ireland. Czech Republic team: Kovar; Holes, Krejci (capt), Hranac; Coufal, V Darida, L Provod, P Sulc, D Jurasek; T Chory, Schick.

Source: The Irish Times March 26, 2026 21:00 UTC