Alexander Prass shows some neat feet to draw a foul from John Egan and Austria have a free-kick just outside the box.

Chiedozie Ogbene and Jake O'Brien are on for double goalscorer Troy Parrott and James Abankwah, who looked to have cramped up in the last few minutes.

A bit of pace and height as Republic of Ireland try to see the game out.

A big 15 minutes now for Republic of Ireland to hold on for what would be a big win.

They've been struggling since that goal went in though and Heimir Hallgrimsson is lining up more changes as they begin to tire.

Bayern Munich's Konrad Laimer strides forward and has a go, with his low shot taken by Caoimhin Kelleher.

Romano Schmid's evening is over.

He is replaced by Alexander Prass, whose first involvement is to float a cross into Caoimhin Kelleher's arms.

The referee spots a foul in the box as the corner comes in and a free out is given.

Republic of Ireland take the free-kick quickly with Jack Moylan's cross cut out.

It falls to Conor Coventry, who finds Finn Azaz, with his low delivery turned behind for a corner that Ryan Manning will take.

Patrick Wimmer is penalised for a foul on Jack Moylan.

He had tried to bring the Cardiff City man down, but he bursts forward before play is brought back.

Troy Parrott shows great strength and composure to hold off a defender before trying to slip in Jack Moylan.

Xavi Schlager tracks the run and gets to the ball before Moylan.

A long throw is launched into the box but Liam Kitching does well to steer it clear.

Finn Azaz has pushed further forward after Adam Idah's departure with Jayson Molumby slotting in alongside Conor Coventry.

Heimir Hallgrimsson opts for fresh legs as Liam Kitching, fresh from an impressive debut on Sunday and Jayson Molumby come on.

Liam Scales and Adam Idah make way.

Republic of Ireland are knocking the ball around so well and look dangerous every time they threaten to break.

Caoimhin Kelleher does well to punch away a dangerous delivery from the resulting free-kick.

James Abankwah concedes a foul after a mistake and receives the first yellow card of the game.

It's his second in this window which will rule him out of Sunday's game against Israel

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Xavi Schlager looked to thread the ball through to Romano Schmid, but John Egan read the pass and slid in to intercept.

Austria are growing into this game and the next goal in it will be crucial.

Austria are enjoying another spell of possession but Republic of Ireland are happy to sit in their shape.

Florian Wiegele comes out to claim a deep cross from Conor Coventry.

Xavi Schlager robs Finn Azaz and plays through a fine through ball that cuts the Irish defence open, but Michael Gregoritsch is unable to slide in and get on the end of it.

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