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Dara O’Shea makes ‘disappointing’ Ireland admission following Kosovo defeat

Ireland got their Nations League campaign off with a loss.

Published: Thursday, 24 September 2026 at 9:28 PM
Dara O’Shea makes ‘disappointing’ Ireland admission following Kosovo defeat
Key Things to Know
  • Kosovo defeated the Republic of Ireland 1-0 in their UEFA Nations League opener.
  • Vedat Muriqi scored the decisive header for Kosovo in the 83rd minute.
  • A possible push by Muriqi before the goal was checked and upheld by VAR.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Dara O'Shea conceded that the Republic of Ireland produced a disappointing performance following their late defeat against Kosovo in the UEFA Nations League. The Boys in Green spent most of the match in Pristina defending before Kosovo's Vedat Muriqi scored the winning goal with an 83rd-minute header from close range.

Muriqi appeared to push a defender immediately before scoring, but the goal stood after a VAR review. Speaking to RTÉ after the match, Ipswich Town defender O'Shea expressed frustration with the team's display on the ball and the manner in which they conceded.

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