The FAI immediately contacted the Latvian FA to apologise after some names were printed as 'Robert the Liar' and 'Dario S**t'. The visiting association said they have accepted the apology and understood there was no intention to cause offence.
An FAI Spokesperson said: "We are aware of a translation error that was published in the match programme for the Under-21s match on Tuesday. The programme was immediately pulled from sale, and our Latvian visitors were contacted and made aware of the situation for which we apologised, and which was accepted."
In a statement, the Latvian FA added: "We accept explanations and apologies and understand there was no intention to harm."
The match finished in a 2-2 draw at Tallaght Stadium, which left Ireland second in Group A with two qualifiers remaining at home to Norway and away to Italy next month.
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