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Republic of Ireland 3-0 Scotland: Stephen Kenny's side pick up their first Nations League victory thanks to goals from Alan Browne, Troy Parrott and Michael Obafemi

Republic of Ireland picked up their first Nations League victory after thrashing Scotland 3-0 in Dublin.

Stephen Kenny's side started strongly and were 2-0 up before the half hour mark thanks to Alan Browne's close-range finish and Troy Parrott's header.

The hosts went 3-0 up just six minutes into the second-half thanks to a thumping long-range strike by Southampton's Swansea's Michael Obafemi.

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Alan Browne gave Republic of Ireland the lead as he bundled the ball home in the 20th minute
Striker Troy Parrot (left) doubled the lead with a header after 28 minutes on Saturday

Striker Troy Parrot (left) doubled the lead with a header after 28 minutes on Saturday

Michaek Obafemi put his side three up with a thumping striker six minutes after the break
Repbublic of Ireland's Jayson Molumby (left) battles with Scott McTominay for the ball