Caoimhin Kelleher Great shop window for the Liverpool back-up ‘keeper. Dominates every inch of his box and showed good feet. No chance for Greece’s two goals. 6.5
Dara O’Shea Definitely more suited to a back four, even if the right-footed Ipswich Town defender was on the left of a two. Dithered on one ball but steady display. 6
Robbie Brady Crashed into Chatzigiovanis a couple of times and was good in position. Greece pulled the legs out of Brady in the last 20 minutes but he kept going. 6
Nathan Collins Steady first half but made the wrong decision to back off rather than engage Ioannidis who scored from the edge of the box under no pressure. 5
Andrew Omobamidele Brought pace and solidity to right back position despite a first-half yellow. The manager opted for the more attack-minded Doherty in the final 20 minutes. 6
Jayson Molumby Not as angry as he was against England. Some passes came off, some didn’t. The manager acted swiftly by withdrawing in an more attacking move. 5
Will Smallbone The new system proved beyond doubt that it’s pointless playing the creative Southampton man in a skeletal midfield. Some clever moments in possession. 6.5
Alan Browne Anchored midfield beside Molumby but had more prairies to mind as Ireland went on the offensive after falling behind. 6
Chiedozie Ogbene Stayed wide and was always a great outlet for the Irish defence. His brilliant strike was rightly ruled off-side before the break. Worked tirelessly. 6.5
Jason Knight A popular call-up to the starting line-up. Technically and tactically good. Tucked in when Greece had possession and good in possession. Made way for Kasey McAteer in the final quarter. 6
Sammie Szmodics A livewire attacker whose approach play was very good but might have done better with a first half chance. One of the bright sparks of this Irish team. 7
SUBSTITUTES
Evan Ferguson Lacks match practice but worked hard for the half hour he was on the field. 5
Kasey McAteer Impressive in defence and attack after coming in Knight. Two appearances in two games suggests the manager likes Ireland’s new boy. 6
Matt Doherty One or two decent moments but was closed out by Greece. 5
Adam Idah: Didn’t see much of the ball. 5
Callum Robinson So close with one effort late on. 5
l By Brendan Crossan
