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The Green Scene are here to give immediate post-match reaction from Linz as Austria edge the Republic of Ireland 1-0 to win the Nations League group, leaving Ireland third and setting up a massive Tuesday night against Kosovo at the Aviva.
David Wilson, Matthew Brennan and Ben Symes are joined by match commentator Phil Egan with reaction from the mixed zone and press conference — including frustration at missed chances, questions around the right wing-back/left side balance, set-piece defending, and a Nathan Collins injury concern.
Plus, match co-commentator Stuey Byrne breaks down what went right in the performance, what went wrong for the goal, and why Tuesday is now absolutely season-defining.
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The Republic of Ireland missed out on topping their Nations League group after they suffered a 1-0 defeat away to Austria in Linz. Ben Symes and Phil Egan were on hand following our live commentary on Off The Ball Saturday and caught up with some of the squad
Hear from Troy Parrott, Heimir Hallgrimsson and James Abankwah as they reflect on defeat.
Later hear Hallgrimsson's post-match press conference as he looks ahead to Tuesday's crucial tie at home to Kosovo with a promotion play-off to League A on the line at Aviva Stadium.
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The Green Scene with Matthew Brennan, Ben Symes and David Wilson has landed in Linz, and it’s properly cold ahead of Austria v Republic of Ireland — but there’s a buzz in the city, and plenty of Irish fans making the trip.
From trains packed with green shirts to first impressions of a “pleasant” (if quiet) Austria, the lads set the scene on the ground the night before a huge Nations League clash.
Match commentator Phil Egan joins with the key lines from the press conference: Nathan Collins’ return, “growth mindset”, selection headaches and the Tuesday focus.
Plus, Stuey Byrne breaks down Austria’s frantic tempo — and what Ireland must do to cope, compete, and maybe have a real go.
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Phil Egan joins Mick McCarthy on the line from Linz, where the Republic of Ireland are set to take on Austria in the penultimate fixture of the Nations League tomorrow night.

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Republic of Ireland captain Nathan Collins speaks after returning from injury, detailing the mental battle of a calf setback, his push to regain rhythm at Brentford, and his hunger to get back to full minutes.

With Austria next up, Collins breaks down what makes them such a tough, high-energy opponent — and why Ireland believe they can hurt them if they match that intensity and stay switched on.

The manager also discusses selection headaches, yellow-card suspensions, squad depth, and the “growth mindset” changes introduced this camp as Ireland chase consistency — and two wins to top the group.
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