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All Whites 1-3 Ireland
FULLTIME - The game is over and Ireland have beaten New Zealand 3-1 in Dublin. The All Whites took the lead midway through the first half, but Ireland hit back to score three straight goals. The All Whites are back in action on Monday against Lithuania in Vilnius.
90 min - Three minutes of added time.
87 min - Collier had a one-on-one shot at the Ireland keeper, but he can't convert.
85 min - The All Whites have another debutant as Elliot Collier comes on to replace goalscorer Callum McCowatt.
84 min - Ireland blow a chance to extend the lead. Poor defending by Storm Roux and Stefan Marinovic has to make another great save.
82 min - We're into the last 10 minutes in Dublin. Ireland still dominating possession, but the All Whites have had their chances in this game.
78 min - Ireland back on the attack and Robinson takes another shot, and Stefan Marinovic tips the ball over the crossbar.
75 min - GOAL IRELAND - Callum Robinson scores a third for Ireland. The attacker heads in from close-range after connecting with a pin-point Lee O'Connor.
73 min - Danny Hay goes to his bench now with Michael McGlinchey and Tommy Smith on for Ryan Thomas and Michael Boxall. Andre de Jong is about to come on for Chris Wood,
71 min - The All Whites get the ball inside the box, but Ireland turn the ball over and get a shot away which is saved.
68 min - Sarpreet Singh tries to find Chris Wood but the striker is pinged for a foul after bumping into Kevin Long while competing for the ball.
65 min - Ryan Thomas is down injured and he's getting some medical attention. Ireland make two more changes with Mark Travers and Conor Hourihane coming on in place of Kieran O'Hara and Alan Browne.
64 min - Sean Maguire looks for his second of the game, but no trouble for Stefan Marinovic.
63 min - Ireland make a two changes. Jack Byrne and Troy Parrott are replaced by Alan Judge and Callum Robinson.
61 min - Ryan Thomas takes another great shot and Kieran O'Hara has to play a the ball. Defender Lee O'Connor is forced to send the ball into touch with the All Whites rushing up on the ball.
59 min - Troy Parrott blows a golden chance to score his first goal, but Stefan Marinovic comes away with a massive save.
56 min - Ireland have an attacking free kick on the edge of the box after Michael Boxall gave away a free-kick. The shot hits the wall and is cleared downfield. At the same time, goalscorer Derrick Williams is replaced by Callum O'Dowda.
54 min - Ireland go straight back on the attack. Captain Robie Brady takes a shot from outside the box, but it flies over the crossbar.
52 min - GOAL IRELAND - Ireland have taken the lead after a rocked from Sean Maguire flies past Stefan Marinovic. He shots from outside the box and finds the top corner. What a way to score your first international goal.
49 min - Ryan Thomas takes a shot from outside the box and Kieran O'Hara is forced to make a save. New Zealand get the rebound, but the cross comes to nothing.
48 min - The All Whites controlling the ball more to start the second half. They look threatening.
45 min - The All Whites have made a change with BIll Tuiloma coming on for Winston Reid. No surprises considering Reid's working his way back from injury. Ireland get the second half started.
HALFTIME - All even at the break in Dublin. Despite dominating the opening half, Ireland conceded the first goal when Callum McCowat converted a rare opportunity for New Zealand. But Ireland hit back just before the halftime break. Ireland have had 62 percent possession to New Zealand's 38.
45 min - GOAL IRELAND - It's been a long time coming, but Ireland finally score. Derrick Williams leaps above the All Whites defence to head home from a corner-kick. Danny Hay won't be happy with that.
44 min - Ireland continue to press the ball, but New Zealand's defence holds strong once again. Sean Maguire's cross is deflected into touch by Winston Reid.
42 min - Sean Maguire has another shot, but Winston Reid shows his class with a great block.
41 min - The All Whites control the ball in midfield but work it way back to the defenders. Winston Reid puts in a poor kick which goes straight out.
39 min - Chris Wood, who has been quiet tonight, mistimes his shot and is dribbles into the hands of Kieran O'Hara.
38 min - Sean Maguire misses a golden chance for Ireland. The striker gets his head to the ball, from a Robbie Brady cross and it goes wide of the post.
37 min - An attacking free-kick for Ireland, after Michael Boxall takes down Troy Parrott.
35 min - Ireland work the ball back, and some scrambling defence sees New Zealand survive.
33 min - Ireland control the ball again, and they get the ball inside the box, but captain Robie Brady can't control and New Zealand clear.
30 min - GOAL ALL WHITES - Callum McCowatt scores for New Zealand in his debut. Liberto Cacace crosses the ball into the box, and the ball beats three Irish defenders and McCowatt slams the ball into the back of the net.
27 min - A free-kick coming up for Ireland. They kick towards the right wing, but Liberto Cacace gets to the ball first.
25 min - Ireland have a corner, but it comes to nothing.
23 min - The All Whites get the ball inside the box, and Callum McCowatt takes a shot, but an Irish defender blocks it and the hosts go on the counter-attack.
21 min - Sean Maguire runs onto a great through ball and get a shot on goal. Stefan Marinovic is forced to make a save on his knees.
19 min - New Zealand clears another great cross by Ireland. The Irish look threatening but can't crack this Kiwi defence.
18 min - The All Whites are fired up after that play on Reid, and Michael Boxall sends Troy Parrott to the ground inside the box, and no penalty is blown.
16 min - Winston Reid controls the ball in the midfield, but is tackled from behind by Troy Parrott. Reid takes offence to that and gets in the teenagers face. The All Whites have a free-kick.
14 min - Ireland continue to dominate possession, with 67 percent in the opening 15 minutes. The hosts are called for being offside so the Kiwis will have some rare ball.
12 min - Derrick Williams takes a shot for Ireland, but it goes well wide of the mark. It was a great cross, but the execution was poor.
9 min - Some great passing by New Zealand through the midfield and the Kiwis look slick. A through ball for Chris Wood goes straight to the keeper.
7 min - It's been all Ireland so far, but New Zealand are keeping their shape well. The hosts try another ball over the top but this one rolls into touch.
6 min - Ireland continue to press, but can't find their way past the Kiwi defence.
4 min - Ireland in the attacking third. They try cross the ball in but Winston Reid slams the ball into touch. Moments later Jack Byrne, chips the ball over the top for Troy Parrott, but the striker was offside.
2 min - New Zealand play a through ball for Chris Wood, but Ireland keeper Kieran O'Hara gets to the ball first.
1 min - New Zealand play the ball back to Stefan Marinovic. They control the ball in the midfield before Ireland turn the ball over.
Kickoff: We're underway. New Zealand get the match started.
8:44am - Before the match, there is a moments silence for passing of Fran Ray, who was a member of the Ireland FA.
8:40am - The teams are out on the field. Time for the anthems.
8:35am - We're 10 minutes away from the match starting. Danny Hay said he's excited to see the young players out on the field, telling them to play with "no fear."
8:25am - Yesterday, it was pouring in Dublin, but now it looks like a beautiful night. Although it is cold, sitting at four degrees.
8:05am - Chris Wood's Burnley team-mate Robbie Brady will captain Ireland.
7:54am - The All Whites team is below. Three uncapped players have been included in the starting 11. They are Joe Bell, Elijah Just and Callum McCowatt. All three were part of the U20s team which reached the round-of-16 at this years World Cup.
7:46am - Great news All Whites fans, news from Dublin is that Chris Wood has been namaed to start, should be complete the pre-match warm-up. Winston Reid will captain the side.
Kia ora, good morning and welcome to Newshub's live coverage of the All Whites v Republic of Ireland international football friendly from the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.
The match is the first between the two nations.
After 525 days without a match, the All Whites return for the beginning of a new era with former player Danny Hay coaching the side, which features many young prospects.
New Zealand last played on June 7, 2018 when they beat India 2-1.
Today's match kicks off at 8:45am.
Lineups
Ireland
1-Kieran O'Hara, 2-Lee O'Connor, 4-Kevin Long, 21-Ciaran Clark, 23-Derrick Williams, 20-Josh Cullen, 17-Jack Byrne, 8-Alan Browne, 10-Robie Brady, 15-Troy Parrott, 7-Sean Maguire
All Whites
1-Stefan Marinovic, 21-Storm Roux, 2-Winston Reid (c), 5-Michael Boxall, 3-Liberto Cacace, 7-Joe Bell, 14-Ryan Thomas, 10-Sarpreet Singh, 12-Callum McCowatt, 22-Elijah Just, 9-Chris Wood
Substitutes: 6-BIll Tuiloma, 8-Michael McGlinchey, 11-Marco Rojas, 13-James McGarry, 15-Andre De Jong, 16-Tim Payne, 17-Max Mata, 18-Elliott Collier, 19-Alex Rufer, 20-Tommy Smith, 23-Matt Ridenton, 24-Micheal Woud (gk).
TAB Odds: All Whites $6.50 Ireland $1.40 Draw $4.20
Pre Match banter: Winston Reid ready for All Whites return against Republic of Ireland
All Whites defender Winston Reid has joked that his wife wants to "kill him", as he prepares to captain New Zealand against the Republic of Ireland in Dubin on Friday (NZ time).
The 31-year-old hasn't played for New Zealand since 2017, while the match ends a 525-day exile for the All Whites, who have been out of action since June last year.
The match is significant for Reid, who hasn't played a competitive match since March last year. He played pre-season matches for English club West Ham, but hasn't played for the senior team this season, limited to 64 minutes for the U23 team on November 1.
"It's been a long time - I think my wife wants to kill me at this point," Reid said, with a smile.
"I've been fortunate enough throughout my career, not to have too many serious injuries. Unfortunately, I caught one 18 months ago.
"Hopefully, I've crossed that bridge now and I'm just looking forward to regaining full fitness. It's taken a long time, hopefully we're there.
"It's been a while since we've been in camp together. Probably the last time I've been involved was Peru, a couple of years ago.
"Look, we're here together, we've enjoyed it so far. We've trained well and we're just looking forward to the game tomorrow."
While the match marks Reid's return, experienced striker Chris Wood remains in doubt, as he failed to train with the team, and new coach Danny Hay insists he won't take any risks with his players.
Meanwhile, Ireland have already confirmed their starting side, which features two of Wood's Burnley teammates.
Defender Kevin Long and midfielder Robbie Brady will start, while 17-year-old Troy Parrott will make in his international debut.
After the match against Ireland, the All Whites travel to Lithuania, whom they face on Monday.
