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Key moments
FULL TIMELast update 05:16 GMT
What's next for Ireland?
Man of the Match
With six clean sheets in Ireland's last nine in all international competitions, John Egan has been a centrepiece and mainstay in the Irish backline. He was composed and mature in his defending in Tbilisi. Unlucky not to get a goal himself in the opening stages of the game, Egan will look to cement his position in Mick McCarthy's side before a potential European Championship campaign next year.
Hardly a classic
It's a small step closer to EURO 2020 qualification for Ireland. They're now four points away from the Championships.
Performance aside, Mick McCarthy will be pleased with the organisation and attitude of his players which extends his unbeaten start as Irish boss to eight games.
0-0 Full Time
It's all over in Tbilisi. Another point on the road for Ireland.
Substitution
93' Derrick Williams replaces Conor Hourihane for Ireland.
92' A late chance for Connolly! The Brighton forward races onto Glenn Whelan's clearance but fires into eh side netting under pressure from the retreating Georgia defenders. He's certainly made an impression.
90' Additional time of four minutes.
90' Connolly pounces on Kashia's loose touch inside the box but his strike on goal was easily gathered by Loria.
Substitution
89' Aburjania replaces Kit'eishvili for Georgia.
87' Gia Grigalava booked for a cynical block on Hourihane to prevent a counter attack.
84' James McClean blasts Conor Hourihane for his misplaces pass on the left wing. Frustration creeping in for the boys in green.
82' Hesitation from Seamus Coleman and John Egan at the back presents Lobjanidze with a golden chance but the big striker cuts back inside onto his right side. Duffy thwarts the substitute.
How many minutes left?
81' Kit'esishvili's long ranged effort proves Georgia's desperation to open the scoring. His effort flies at least five yards over Randolph's bar.
Substitution
78' Aaron Connolly replaces James Collins for Ireland.
Lobjanidze reaplces Oqriashvili for Georgia.
75' Hendrick gets a shot off at the back post but his half volley hits the side netting from an acute angle.
74' Shane Duff's marauding run down the right channel comes to an abrupt end as he passes she ball wayward of the isolated James Collins.
Substitution
72' Alan Browne replaces Callum Robinson for Ireland.
Shengelia replaces Qvilitaia for Georgia.
69' Ireland have been stifled all afternoon, though James McClean remains busy hassling the Georgian backline but to little prevail. Three shots is all the away side have to show for their 12 hour trip so far.
Poised
63' The Spartak Moscow playmaker get's it all wrong. Still goalless in Tbilisi.
63' Ananidze has his feet swept from underneath him as Glenn Whelan mistimes his recovery. A dangerous position to give away a free kick - 14 yards out, left side of Randolph's goal.
62' McCarthy will be tempted to use his options on the bench as Ireland are being frustrated by a compact Georgia side.
The hour mark
58' Kakabadze allowed room to run in as James McClean and Matt Doherty blame each other for losing the Georgian right back. Advancing into the box his left footed strike was tame.
55' Hendrick wins a foul on the right wing but Hourihane's delivery is cleared by Loria with a punch. Matt Doherty at the other end clears the possibility of a dangerous counter attack.
Boys in green
51' James Collins' naive challenge on Jano Ananidze results in a free kick to Georgia but his cross fails to produce from an indirect angle.
Confident start
50' Ireland have started the second period as Georgia did the first with intensity and poise.
49' Doherty picks out McClean on the left flank, but the Stoke City winger fails to return the favour and loses the ball in a promising area.
47' Oto Kakabadze is off the pitch receiving treatment after falling to the ground in an innocuous fashion.
46' Loria fails to catch the ball from a McClean's cross, but Hendrick can't convert as the ball didn't quite fall for him. That's hardly going to inspire the Georgian defence.
Permutations
Two victories Ireland's next three will be enough to qualify for EURO 2020.
Second half begins
46' Ireland kick off the second period. No changes at the break.
Waiting to emerge
0-0 Half-time
A half of poor quality from Ireland played into the hands of a technically good Georgian side in search of a much needed win.
John Egan came the closest to breaking the deadlock when he hit the post from a header on the second minute. James McClean could have got his 11th Ireland goal if he anticipated Callum Robinson's teasing delivery.
McCarthy will be happy to go into the interval with his clean sheet intact, with a view of nicking a goal in the second half.
Getting stuck in
45' Additional time of 1 minute.
43' A second corner from Hourihane set up another effort from Egan at the back post, but the referee blows up fro a foul on goalkeeper Giorgi Loria.
42' Conor Hourihane's corner falls to Glenn Whelan at the far post but he loses the ball to Guram Kashia to allow Georgia to break quickly but the eventual strike from Vako Q'azaishvili drags wide from outside the box.
Slim pickings
40' Ireland have struggled to get James Collins in the game. Effective on the wings, McClean and Robinson look bright but have had little to work with also.
37' A goal on the break would've been the perfect way for Ireland to end a first half of limited ball possession.
34' A brilliant cross from Robinson on the right flank isn't converted but the arriving James McClean at the back post. Ireland's best chance since striking the post early on.
Being held in Tbilisi
32' Georgia are getting no joy in aerial duels. Shane Duffy and Egan are getting the better of Qvilitaia and Oqriashvili from every wide delivery.
30' Ireland's pressure on the Georgian backline has earned the away side a few throw in's and chances to regain possession. Georgia may have to rethink their game plan when playing through the thirds.
In full voice
26' Hourihane takes a nasty one to his left foot by kicking the studs of kit'esishvili. The Villa man recovers a minute later.
24' A rare spell of Irish possession was met with jeers from the home crowd, but Ireland's game plan to take the sting out of this one is working.
Second best
20' Georgia's players are snapping at the heels of Hendrick and Hourihane to win the ball back. Ireland aren't matching Georgia's intensity so far.
Battle in Tbilisi
17' McCarthy's cries of "move the ball!" encourages his team to move forward quickly, but their attack breaks down through a miscommunication between Seamus Coleman and Callum Robinson.
Bright start from Georgia
16' Despite Ireland coming the closest to breaking the deadlock, Georgia's dominance in Ireland's half will be rewarded if Mick McCarthy's men don't settle down.
13' Oqriashvili goes over in the box under a soft push from Egan, but the referee turns down Georgia's appeals for a penalty.
11' Giorgi Qvilitaia lays off for Jano Ananidze after fending off John Egan, but Georgia's number 10 slashes the ball wide from inside the box.
9' Clever positioning from Glenn Whelan prevents Georgia opening the scoring after probing down the right flank. Oqraishvili pulls the ball back to the edge of the box but the Hearts man clears.
8' Gia Grigalava goes down under a challenge from Jeff Hendrick but is back up on his feet in no time.
7' James Collins drops back into a defensive position to earn a deep free kick and ease the pressure off Ireland after Georgia's quick break.
'5 Two chances at either end show the early intent of both sides to take maximum points from this one.
Ireland hit the post!
2' A free kick at a favourable angle for Conor Hourihane's left foot floats perfectly onto the head of John Egan but the Sheffield United defender can't convert as his header comes back off the post.
1' Vako Q'azaaishvili get's the games first shot off after working the ball with Tornike Oqriashvili. It flies well wide of Darren Randolph's goal.
Kick-Off
We’re underway at the Boris Paichadze Dinamo Arena!
Georgia host their Irish counterparts in their home strip of white, whilst Ireland are in their traditional green shirts and socks with white shorts.
The travelling Green Army has travelled over 2,500 miles to get to sunny Tbilisi - will their 12 hour journey be rewarded this afternoon?
National Anthems
15 Minute Countdown
There's a blustery wind in Tbilisi, where it remains humid three hours in front of GMT time. Kick off here is 2pm GMT.
High Praise for Young Connolly
"Aaron's got a chance, he's trained really well without looking out of place, he's in form."
McCarthy also shared his thoughts on the qualification campaign so far: "when we have the ball I want to be comfortable in possession, coming off the pitch equal in possession. I'm excited by the business end of the campaign, we've done well in big games and let's see how we react to this one."
On Location
Georgia Team News
Georgia: Loria, Kakabadze, Kashia, Grigalava, Tabidze; Kankava, Kiteishvili; Okriashvili, Ananidze, Qazaishvili; Kvilitaia
Geneva awaits in a top two clash against Switzerland before hosting Denmark at The Aviva next month. A friendly against New Zealand will be played in between the two crucial games.