Weakened Ireland end troubled week with defeat to Finland

A second-half goal from Fredrik Jensen proved enough for the win for the hosts in Wednesday evening's Nations League encounter

Finland's Fredrik Jensen celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates as Enda Stevens of Ireland looks on dejected. Picture: INPHO/Tomi Hänninen

Uefa Nations League: Finland 1 Republic of Ireland 0

The Republic of Ireland's long and troubled week of international football has finished as it started, with a defeat on the road and not even a goal to show for their efforts. The sloppy nature of the winner will only frustrate the visitors further.