The Republic of Ireland secure themselves a place in the last 16 of the Euro 2016 tournament with an 84th minute goal from Robbie Brady.
At half time the Irish team tea werel feeling unlucky to still be level after a dominant first half against already promoted Italy in their Group E match, especially because Ireland were seemingly robbed of a penalty opportunity in the 44th minute. Daryl Murphy played the ball to James McClean in Italy’s penalty area. The Irishman shaped to shoot, only for Barzaghli to elbow him in the back and shove him over with his hip. However the ref did not award the penalty!
The half ends with boos towards the ref and McClean’s language didn’t appear to be very clean as he walked off the pitch in a rage.
Throughout the half Italy controlled more possession but Ireland did more with the possession they have, consistently pressuring Italy’s defence and challenging keeper a few times.
In the second half Italy showed their quality and began to display why they had already managed to qualify through to the last 16. However, Ireland managed to dig deep, keep the faith and pull ahead of the Azzuri with minutes to go.
A fairy-tale ending for the boys in green as they achive their first win in a European championship in 28 years.
Italy 0-1 R. Ireland
Goals: R. Brady 84’,
Source: transfermarketweb.com