As the Republic of Ireland team prepare for the challenge of World Cup Champions Germany tonight, take a look back through the Sportsfile archives at past clashes between the two nations.

1994: International Friendly – Germany 0-2 Republic of Ireland

2002: FIFA World Cup Finals – Germany 1 – 1 Republic of Ireland

2006: Euro 2008 Championship Qualifier – Germany 1 – 0 Republic of Ireland

2007: Euro 2008 Championship Qualifier – Republic of Ireland 0 – 0 Germany

 2012: 2014 FIFA World Cup Qualifier – Republic of Ireland 6 – 1 Germany

2013 : 2014 FIFA World Cup Qualifier – Germany 3 – 0 Republic of Ireland

2014: UEFA EURO 2016 Championship Qualifer – Germany 1- 1 Republic of Ireland