Republic of Ireland 1, Republic of Georgia 0
Aviva Stadium, Dublin
Hail for Saint Mick McCarthy, as the newly appointed manager for the Republic of Ireland has started his tenure with sheer perfection. With a lone goal scored in the 36’ minute by Conor Hourihane in the end, this score was enough for the Boys of Green to deliver a one of a kind win over their group foes Georgia.
In addition, of seeing the Republic of Ireland starting with the right foot and leading their group of play with six point’s followed closely by Switzerland with four points, this is something not envisioned by manager McCarthy.
However, the trek is long, Group D has a couple of challenges for the Green Army in Switzerland, and Denmark, as you recall the Danes eliminated the Green Army from the last spots for a trip to the past World Cup.
So far, this squad is showing determination and a team unity that shown in the field, with today’s score in there first half with just 36’ minutes in the clock and uplifting the locals to another win in this edition of the qualifiers.
Forget that Gibraltar result that in spite the win against a minnow, a win in the end is a win and that is keeping the Republic of Ireland atop its group, still the highlight of this match was the unity shown by the Republic of Ireland and seeing its defensive game overall improvement.
In spite of the Green Army back-to-back wins, still the goal differential can be in the end a bit lethal and with foes of the likes of Gibraltar and even Georgia; the score should see the best of this group offensive display.
Still the positives outnumbered today in favor for the squad that managed by Mick McCarthy but with a number of positives so far and the hope of its continuance in the course of these qualifiers will be elemental for this group to make a total impact.
For this match manager McCarthy sent his 4-3-3 formation, once again working out for the locals and hence the results with a perfect 2-0 record and commanding the top of their group but there is more challenges to come.
The visitors were not an easy foe as well making some moves that once again saw the skill and all around dedication in the local’s goalkeeper Darren Randolph making top notch saves that in the end made the difference in the game.
Still I must state about Conor Hourihane’s spectacular goal via a free kick after a foul over David McGoldrick foul and the play converted on a 25-yard free kick that sent the whole of Aviva into frenzy as both players deserved the man of the match award.
In the end for the Republic of Ireland next matches one away and the next at home, as the qualifiers scheduled back in June 7 visiting Denmark and coming home to host Gibraltar on June 10 at Aviva.
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