Republic of Ireland 0-2 Greece: Dismal home defeat ends Irish hopes of Euro 2024 qualification

Ireland’s hopes of reaching for UEFA Euro 2024 are over after a 2-0 home defeat to Greece at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.

First-half goals from Giorgos Giakoumakis and Giorgos Masouras did the damage for Gustavo Poyet’s side, who move about the Netherlands and into Group B’s top two.

Greece play the Netherlands next in what will be a huge clash for an automatic spot, while Ireland travel to Gibraltar.

Ireland started the first half on top and had four shots in the opening 10 minutes but…