In Pictures: Republic of Ireland 1 - 0 Finland

Evan Ferguson (left) netted the winner with Liam Scales part of a defence that claimed a clean sheet

Evan Ferguson (left) netted the winner with Liam Scales part of a defence that claimed a clean sheet Credit: Conor Ryan (left) & Eddie Lennon

Conor Ryan & Eddie Lennon report from the Aviva Stadium

Ireland ensured they will avoid automatic relegation from League B of the Uefa Nations League on Thursday night with a 1-0 triumph over Finland at the Aviva Stadium.

Evan Ferguson’s header on the stroke of half-time sealed the win for the Boys in Green.

Though Heimir Hallgrimsson needed Caoimhin Kelleher to save a penalty in the second half to win it.

You can view Conor Ryan’s gallery from the game here.

Eddie Lennon’s gallery can also be viewed here.