Estonia 0-4 Republic of Ireland

Irish evolve to bury play-off ghosts

November 12, 2011
By Miguel Delaney, Le Coq Arena
In the press room, Giovanni Trapattoni was shedding tears. Out on the pitch, the Football Association of Ireland's chief executive John Delaney was conducting chants for the jubilant fans, punching the air and throwing his tie into the crowd. And, all around the Le Coq Arena, Irish eyes weren't just smiling, they were beaming.

If all of that seems a little unbecoming given that Ireland's play-off with Estonia isn't actually over yet, then it has to be considered that what looks to be an ...

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