Hello and welcome to Eurosport’s live commentary of the Group E clash involving Belgium and Republic of Ireland. Kick-off is at 2pm, team news to follow.
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FULL-TIME! A Romelu Lukuku double, either side of an Axel Witsel strike, helps Belgium to a 3-0 victory over Ireland.
Three minutes of added time to play.
Belgium
A draw with Sweden may be enough for Belgium to seal a place in the last 16.
Ireland will be looking forward to the final whistle now. They will have to beat Italy to have any chance of progressing in the tournament.
Republic of Ireland
And yet their fans continue to sing loud from the stands.
Republic of Ireland
It's been a poor defensive display from O'Neill's men today. They have offered little in attack, too. Ireland simply weren't good enough with the ball.
Republic of Ireland
It's well wide of the goal and Ireland's frustrations continue to grow.
Republic of Ireland
Belgium concede a soft free-kick and Ireland have a chance to test the goalkeeper from around 30 yards... McClean to take.
Belgium make their third and final change.
On
C. Benteke
Off
R. Lukaku
There are just under 10 minutes to play. Belgium in cruise control at the moment. Ireland are down and out.
Shane Long makes way.
On
R. Keane
Off
S. Long
Republic of Ireland
Can the veteran striker make any difference as Ireland chase a three-goal deficit?
Republic of Ireland
McGeady forces a corner and Ireland are preparing to bring on Robbie Keane.
Belgium
CLOSE! It could get worse for Belgium as Mertens sees his side flash wide of Ireland's far post.
Belgium
It's party time for Belgium as their fans start the Mexican wave.
Republic of Ireland
He's tried hard but Hendrick's final ball has been poor today. His latest attempt is overhit, and with team mates in decent positions.