Ireland 1-0 Qatar in the International Friendly Games at Aviva Stadium, Dublin (51,700 capacity).

Ireland won 3, drew 1 and lost 1 of their previous 5 matches (W–D–L–W–W), scoring 15 and conceding 8.

Qatar won 1, drew 1 and lost 3 of their previous 5 matches (L–D–L–L–W), scoring 4 and conceding 8.

The two sides have met 3 times: Ireland 2 wins, Qatar 0, 1 draw.