Matchday Showdown: Reds in Action!

The excitement of World Cup qualifying took center stage as several Reds showcased their skills on the international front. Conor Bradley made a notable impact for Northern Ireland, playing 77 minutes in a thrilling 3-1 away victory against Luxembourg.

Meanwhile, in Group A, Florian Wirtz battled through a challenging match as Germany faced Slovakia, experiencing a tough 2-0 defeat while playing the entire game.

In Group G, it was a significant night for the Netherlands, where three Reds—Virgil van Dijk, Ryan Gravenberch, and Cody Gakpo—went head-to-head with Poland in a fierce encounter. All three Reds put forth a commendable effort, playing the full match, which ended in a hard-fought 1-1 draw in Rotterdam.

Earlier that evening, goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili took to the pitch for Georgia in a gripping Group E clash, unfortunately finishing on the losing side with a close 3-2 defeat against Turkiye on home soil.

In the Under-21 scene, Trent Kone-Doherty remained an unused substitute for the Republic of Ireland, who secured a convincing 2-1 away win against Moldova in their Euro qualifying match.

It was a night filled with drama, as these Reds left everything on the field in pursuit of international glory!