The Jurgen Klopp revolution may take time. Not a great deal of quality in attack from a half Germany dominated.
What a half from Ireland, Jack Moylan outstanding, and scoring a fine goal.
Concecaio is hurt, and looks likely to come off. It's Rafael Leao rather than Ronaldo who will be coming on if the Juve man has to depart. Ronaldo looks pensive, pacing in his warm clothes.
The Israelis are struggling to hold the ball, and their defending has been as poor as it was against Austria, where they lost 3-1 in the opener.
Really open, entertaining game in Oslo, the home team pushing on for an equaliser, Sander Berge having a shot blocked.
Nmecha has a shot from outside the box as Germany continue to dominate but struggle to create clearcut chances.
Chris Parakevas gets in touch: "Doubtless Otto Rehhagel will be pleased with the 0-0 scoreline, though I haven't seen him in attendance - he was present at the Real Madrid vs Werder Bremen Legends game recently, reunited with Angelos Charisteas (...the latter playing for Bremen, not Real). King Otto is 88 now, but seemed in pretty good shape.
"Earlier this week Jurgen Klopp did share a nice little story about meeting Otto: Klopp was relaxing on a beach, only to have his sun rudely blocked by a stranger...annoyed, he looked up to find it was none other than the King himself. Actually sounds like Jurgen got away with one there. Wouldn't want to cross King Otto..."
Worth noting that Jack Moylan took off his black armband and kissed it after his goal. He then kissed the Ireland crest on his jersey.
The game's significance has little to do with the football but this has been a fine performance from Heimir Hallgrimsson's team. He and his coaches can be heard urging on their team, who are pressing like crazy.
An Ireland fan gets in touch: "I have so much sympathy with everyone in this situation for the Ireland players, and obviously very little for Uefa, but in such a difficult and controversial match, I have huge respect for Gavin Bazunu who has taken a stand and equally those who have taken to the field and started so well. It's possibly the worse situation you can be put into.
"To start well and deliver probably their best 30 minutes of football in HH's reign is extremely impressive. Respect to the BIG. Hope this utterly avoidable situation doesn't have a lasting effect for the national team or any individual."
Concecaio fires wide for Portugal, who have been lively in attack. Could this be because a certain someone is missing? Or is that reading too much into things?
Tim Stappard gets in touch: "Neves is a fabulous header of the ball. I'm in Lisboa and as you hinted Ronaldo won't go. He's like Michael Myers."
Another Germany chance as Karim Adeyemi speeds past Tsimikas to fire wide. A reminder that Klopp selected two different groups of players, hence Woltemade and co getting the night off.
Big smiles from Jurgen Klopp as Younes Ebnoutalib volleys just wide, though perhaps should have done better. It feels good, though strange, to see Klopp back on the sidelines.
This is unexpected but Ireland are cutting Israel to ribbons, with Jack Moylan barrelling through to score. He's had a fine game so far. The small band of Israel fans are booing.

Brilliant block by Ruben Dias, after Diego Costa spills the ball and Haaland is odds-on to score. The Manchester City men share a joke afterwards. They probably have a few things to discuss.
The home team are dominating, bar a couple of flourishes from Tzolis and Konstantinos Karetsas. Greece are sat deep, inviting on their opponents.
The Irish attacks have been incisive, the Israeli defence caught cold. Much better than that drab showing against Kosovo.
Justin Kavanagh gets in touch: "With regards to Bridgid Brennan's fine comment on Gavin Bazunu, can I add that whatever happens today, the Irish public has probably already decided who the man of the match is. And regardless of his future professional prospects or bank account balance, he will never be short of admirers in his home country, where taking a stand on principles is, thankfully, still something to be admired."
Lovely move, lovely goal, Mendes and Neto set up Joao Felix whose touch is gossamer and the finish just as good. That's another Nations League goal for Felix. He plays for Al-Nassr these days.

No sooner do Ireland kick off than they score again, Moylan threading the ball to Idah who slips the ball beyond Peretz.
It's Troy Parrott with his 12th international goal, slid under Daniel Peretz.

Joao Neves heads wide, having risen impressively for a man of his dimensions. At the other end, the Norway star power of Odegaard sets up Haaland for a chance fired wide.
Up in the stands in Augsburg is Nick Woltemade, who is clothed in civvies and seems to be having a high old time with his fellow players who are sitting this one out.
What of Goncalo Ramos, these days of Milan, in Ronaldo's shoes, as he filled with some success at the Qatar World Cup. Ronaldo has said he will depart when he isn't wanted. Let's see about that.
It's the Irish who start best, Jason Molumby firing wide and Moylan making a run deep into the opposing defence.
Kevin Schade, the Brentford player, is involved early on for Germany. He was not selected for the World Cup but this is a new regime.
Jack Moylan, the Ireland player, from Cardiff, puts in a fierce tackle in the early stages in Debrecen.
home game as Germany coach, a huge battle of the giants between Norway and Portugal, and a game between Israel and Ireland that has been a long time coming, and still something of a surprise it is being played.

Brigid Brennan gets in touch: "I know this is a football blog but there is something that I feel really needs to be mentioned in a football context about Gavin Bazunu opting not to play against Israel. There was a suggestion that some players were worried that taking part would affect future career opportunities.
"I have some sympathy for the players who have been put in this position due to a lack of leadership from Uefa, FAI, Irish Govt and even unions like the PFA & FifPro. I hope that Gavin Bazunu's decision is respected by even those who disagree with him but it will be interesting to see what happens him going forward."
The Irish players had their heads bowed during the Israeli national anthem. They are all wearing black armbands.

, the teams are in the tunnel though Ronaldo has already made his way to the Portuguese bench. In Debrecen, it's empty aside from a small delegation of Israel fans.
Norway v Portugal starting lineups
Nyland, Aursnes, Heggem, Ajer, Ryerson, Berg, Berge, Ødegaard, Nusa, Haaland, Schjelderup
Costa, Mendes, Rúben Dias, Veiga, Cancelo, Conceição, Palhinha, Neto, João Neves, Ramos, Félix
The news from that Dutch win, Xavi's first as coach, is that Cody Gakpo was forced off with an injury just 17 minutes in.
Germany v Greece starting lineups:
Nübel - Vagnoman, Tah, Bisseck, Brown - Kimmich ©, Nmecha, Conté - Schade, Ebnoutalib, Adeyemi
Tzolakis - Vagiannidis, Mavropanos, Retsos, Tsimikas - Zafeiris, Androutsos - Karetsas, Tetteh, Tzolis - Pavlidis ©
Diogo Costa; Joao Cancelo, Ruben Dias, Renato Veiga, Nuno Mendes; Francisco Conceicao, Pedro Neto, Palhinha; Joao Neves, Joao Felix, Goncalo Ramos
Ramos comes in for Ronaldo, while Joao Neves replaces an injured Bruno Fernandes.
Further teams to follow but the big news is that Portugal have benched Cristiano Ronaldo.
Israel v Ireland starting teams
D Peretz, Mizrachi, Stoyanov, Shlomo, Revivo, E Peretz, Kanichowsky, Gloukh, Khalaili, Solomon, Turgeman.
Kelleher; Manning, Kitching, O'Shea, O'Brien, Abankwah; Molumby, Coventry; Moylan, Idah, Parrott.
Press Association snap report on that Wales defeat
Wales wilted in Copenhagen as a 2-0 defeat to Denmark left them bottom of their Nations League group.
After a first half in which Wales were very much second best and fortunate to reach the break level, Denmark's domination was rewarded by a Ben Davies own goal and a Gustav Isaksen strike.
Wales lost Thursday's opener to Portugal 1-0 and it leaves them without a point – and a goal – in Group A4, and already facing an uphill battle to avoid relegation.
Full-time scores from the earlier Nations League matches:
Last time out for the first of the Nations League quadruple headers.
The Israel v Ireland game comes after a day of intrigue over whether the game would be played at all.
Gavin Bazunu will not take part.
Bazunu, writing on Instagram, said: "Representing my country means everything to me. I have the utmost respect for every single one of my teammates, the manager, his staff, and the Irish people.
"However, I have reached a decision that I have not taken lightly. I am a man of strong faith, and try my best to be a person of character and principle, therefore I feel it would be wrong to participate in the upcoming fixtures against Israel.
"My decision is based purely on my personal belief that the killing of innocent people is wrong. It is important to note that my stance is not in opposition of the Israeli people or the Jewish community, but against the atrocities in the region.
"There are a few times where you get a chance in life to stand up for something bigger, and I strongly believe that this is one of them."
Good evening, and welcome to coverage of the Nations League. There's updates, scores and news from three big matches.
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Germany v Greece
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Israel v Ireland
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Norway v Portugal
Join me.