Kalajdzic scores late as Republic of Ireland taste defeat in Austria

Match report from the UEFA Nations League Group B3 match between Austria and the Republic of Ireland at the Raiffeisen Arena; Saturday 14 November 2026 21:56, UK Image: Austria's Sasa Kalajdzic celebrates after scoring Sasa Kalajdzic dealt the Republic of Ireland a late blow in Linz with the only goal in Austria's 1-0 Nations League victory at the Raiffeisen Arena.The result ensured that, no matter how the closing contests in Group B play out, Austria sealed promotion to League A.How the teams lined up | Match statsGot Sky? Watch LIVE football on your phone📱Not got Sky? Get Sky Sports or stream with no contract on NOWIreland enter Tuesday's critical home clash at the Aviva Stadium in third place, with one point fewer than their final opponents, Kosovo.Heimir Hallgrimsson's men were not without chances, but only Kalajdzic made one count when he broke the deadlock in the 79th minute.