Hello and welcome to Eurosport's live commentary from the World Cup Group D Qualifier between Serbia and the Republic of Ireland. This is Nick Royle (@nickaroyle) taking you through all the action from the Crvena Zvezda Stadium in Belgrade.
World Cup Qualification UEFA / Matchday 1
Stadion Rajko Mitic / 05.09.2016
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Updated 05/09/2016 at 21:38 GMT+1
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End of 2nd Half
90+3'
It ends Serbia 2-2 Republic of Ireland, and that is a valuable point for Martin O'Neill's side in their Group D opener, thanks to Daryl Murphy's 80th-minute equaliser.
90+2'
A late chance for Murphy to run at the Serbia defence but he is unable to control and Rajkovic is out to nick the ball.
90+1'
Ciaran Clark comes on as O'Neill goes five at the back - he comes on for the injured Long, who limps off with a left leg injury.
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C. Clark
Republic of Ireland
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Off
S. Long
Republic of Ireland
90'
Three minutes of additional time, as Walters pulls back Katai and Serbia win a free-kick.
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89'
Long wins the ball off Tosic but there is no white shirt in the box and the Southampton player is ultimately dispossessed.
87'
Whelan gets a yellow card for a late tackle on Tadic as the Southampton star looks to run at the Ireland defence.
85'
CHANCE: Randolph makes a good save from Ivanovic and Coleman helps out his goalkeeper with a hooked clearance off the line as the ball bounces back off Walters.
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82'
And another change for Serbia.
81'
GOAL: Serbia 2-2 Republic of Ireland. Daryl Murphy thumps home Brady's corner to level it up on the night.
79'
All to do for Ireland..
78'
CHANCE: McClean heads wide, following a good run down the right by Coleman. Good play from a resurgent Ireland.
77'
Dusko Tosic replaces Mladenovic at the back for the home side.
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On
D. Tošic
Serbia
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Off
F. Mladenovic
Serbia
76'
Brady's corner is too deep, and despite a flap from Rajkovic, Ireland are unable to make anything of the chance.
75'
Long holds off Nastasic and Ireland win the corner down the right. Daryl Murphy replaces Hendrick for the visitors.
On
D. Murphy
Republic of Ireland
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Off
J. Hendrick
Republic of Ireland
73'
Hendrick dinks in a lovely left-footed cross, but Walters is offside as he nets from just outside the six-yard box.
72'
CHANCE: Pavlovic is in to run in to Randolph's spill, but he raps the crossbar from 10 yards out.
70'
O'Neill is bringing on Stephen Quinn for Ward, and Ireland will go 4-4-2 with Walters going up front with Long.
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On
S. Quinn
Republic of Ireland
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Off
S. Ward
Republic of Ireland
69'
GOAL: Serbia 2-1 Republic of Ireland, Tadic drills home his ninth international goal from the spot-kick and Serbia lead.
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Penalty
D. Tadic
Serbia