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THERE WAS DISAPPOINTMENT again for Ireland as they suffered a second defeat to Sweden in four days in their Euro 2025 qualifier.
Ireland were within touching distance of a first point — and first clean sheet of this Euro 2025 qualifying campaign. But an avoidable concession from a corner stopped them in their tracks after 84 minutes.
It’s a crucial win for Sweden as they chase automatic qualification, but a fourth defeat in-a-row for Ireland as they cling to the safety net of a play-off.
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