Seamus Coleman watched on from the stands as the Republic of Ireland played out a goalless draw with Denmark in the first leg of their World Cup play-off.
Injured full-back Coleman, who became captain of the Boys in Green in September 2016, suffered a broken leg in March and is not be available for either of the games against the Danes as he works his way back to full fitness.
James McCarthy - another regular for the Republic - was also unavailable due to a hamstring injury.
Martin O’Neill’s side had just 28 per cent of possession in Copenhagen but defended resolutely and looked disciplined throughout.