The Republic of Ireland and North Macedonia face off against each other this evening in a match that almost rubs salt in the wounds of both teams after they were knocked out of the World Cup qualifiers last week.
Ireland were beaten in their play-off semi-final by the Czech Republic, who won 4-3 in a penalty shootout, after the Irish had surrendered a two-goal lead in Prague. North Macedonia, meanwhile, were battered 4-0 in their own play-off against Denmark and must now compete with Ireland in the final throes of World Cup qualifying to see who finishes third in the play-offs.
