Matt Doherty winner gives Ireland edge for home leg 

If Hallgrímsson is truly seeking to establish a settled side, he’s going about it by testing personnel and formations seven games into his reign.

RETURN LEG IN LEAD: Ireland's Matt Doherty celebrates scoring his sides second goal with Mikey Johnston and Troy Parrott. Pic: ©INPHO/Ryan Byrne

Uefa Nations League Play-offs, first leg: Bulgaria 1 (Plamenov Petkov 6’) Rep of Ireland 2 (Azaz 21’, Doherty 42’)

Away wins have been a rarity for Irish fans to celebrate in recent years but Heimir Hallgrímsson has now overseen two in six months.