Jayce Olivero sees Gibraltar Euros tie against Republic of Ireland as ‘a final’

Gibraltar, who are ranked 201st by FIFA, have lost each of their three opening fixtures against the Greeks, the Netherlands and France.
Gibraltar’s Jayce Olivero is treating the Euro 2024 qualifier against the Republic of Ireland as a final (Simon Galloway/PA Images).
Gibraltar’s Jayce Olivero is treating the Euro 2024 qualifier against the Republic of Ireland as a final (Simon Galloway/PA Images).

Gibraltar defender Jayce Olivero will approach Monday night’s Euro 2024 qualifier against the Republic of Ireland as “a final” as the minnows look to add to Stephen Kenny’s misery.

The clash between the sides currently occupying the bottom two places in Group B at the Aviva Stadium could prove make or break for Kenny after Friday’s 2-1 defeat in Greece left his team pointless and with his critics once again on the offensive.

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