The Republic of Ireland dropped their last international friendly ahead of UEFA Euro 2016 starting on June 10, losing 2-1 at home against Belarus on Tuesday.
The Irish dominated possession throughout the first half at Turners Cross, but Mikhail Gordeychuk gave the visitors a shock lead with a lovely finish. The same pattern held after the break, but another defensive error allowed Maksim Volodko to double the lead.
Stephen Ward pulled one back for the Irish shortly after, but despite sustained pressure, the hosts couldn't score a second goal. Ireland's next outing will be in France against Sweden.