Irish fans, players and staff showed solidarity with Ukraine ahead of Wednesday night's Nations League clash at the Aviva Stadium.
The FAI gave 3,000 tickets to Ukrainian refugees living in Ireland for the match and Oleksandr Petrakov's side were applauded on to the pitch as they came out for their warm-up.
There was a minute's applause at the Dublin venue ahead of kick-off, with injured Ireland captain Seamus Coleman helping the 22 mascots to give bouquets of flowers to Ukrainian fans in the crowd.
A number of Ukraine flags were waved by fans in attendance, while a large 'Stop The War' banner was displayed by Irish supporters.
Ahead of the game, Ireland defender Shane Duffy paid tribute to Ukraine’s footballers for flying the flag for their war-torn country.
He said: “It’s really emotional for all of them and they should be really proud of how they handled themselves, especially in the last two games, carrying their country, and I think everyone was willing them to try and get to the World Cup.
“I think they can be really proud of themselves and hold their heads up really high and keep going.
“We know it’s really emotional times for everyone there, so it will be a special game and one we’re all really looking forward to.”
And Ukraine player Serhiy Sydorchuk insisted it is not difficult to get fired up to play football when he knows what his compatriots are going through at home.
He commented: “It’s not difficult to get fired up for the game because when you get feedback from Ukraine, when you get to know soldiers watch our games in trenches, people are following us under the bombs, it gives us enormous strength, enormous inspiration, so this game, it’s very easy to get set on.”
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