Caoimhin Kelleher went from hero to villain as the Republic of Ireland slipped to a 2-0 Nations League defeat in Greece.

The Republic of Ireland suffer a third defeat in four games under manager Heimir Hallgrimsson as Greece run out deserved winners in Sunday's Nations League Group B2 game in Athens.

Against familiar foes, it was a familiar outcome for the Republic of Ireland who slipped up against Greece for the fourth time in 16 months. The result was a fair reflection of play and also the standing of the respective teams in Europe’s grand order.

Greece extended their perfect Nations League campaign with a 2-0 home win over Ireland on Sunday, their fourth victory coming thanks to second-half goals from Anastasios Bakasetas and Petros Mantalas on an emotional night.

Despite a spirited second-half performance, Ireland just didn't have enough cutting edge to trouble the Greeks.

Victory maintained the Greeks’ 100 per cent start to the competition and kept them three points ahead of England.

Republic of Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson has named his team for tonight's clash with Greece in the UEFA Nations League. After losing his first two games in charge, the new boss finally got off

The Republic of Ireland are in Athens to face Greece in the Uefa Nations League. The game kicks off at 7.45pm Irish time and will be televised live on RTÉ2. Both sides are coming into the game on the back of away wins earlier this week.