Republic of Ireland frustrated by Georgia
Valeri Kazaishvili put the brakes on the Republic of Ireland's charge towards the World Cup finals as they had to make do with a draw in Georgia.
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KO
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First Half begins.
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Shane Duffy Goal - Header
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34
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Valeri Qazaishvili Goal
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37
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Nika Kvekveskiri Yellow Card
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HT
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First Half ends, Georgia 1, Republic of Ireland 1.
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On: Aiden McGeady|Off: Harry Arter
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Jambul Jighauri Yellow Card
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75
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On: Giorgi Chanturia|Off: Jambul Jighauri
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76
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James McClean Yellow Card
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79
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On: Daryl Murphy|Off: Glenn Whelan
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85
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On: Giorge Merebashvilli|Off: Giorgi Kvilitaia
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90+3
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On: Davit Khocholava|Off: Valeri Qazaishvili
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FT
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Match ends, Georgia 1, Republic of Ireland 1.
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Game Information
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VENUE: Boris Paichadze Stadium
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Tbilisi, Georgia
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ATTENDANCE: 19,669
Match Commentary
| 90'+5' | Match ends, Georgia 1, Republic of Ireland 1. | |
| 90'+5' | Second Half ends, Georgia 1, Republic of Ireland 1. | |
| 90'+3' | Attempt missed. Aiden McGeady (Republic of Ireland) right footed shot from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Shane Duffy with a headed pass following a set piece situation. |
Match Stats
Possession
74%
26%
Shots (on Goal)
12 (1)
11 (6)
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| 10 | Fouls | 14 |
| 2 | Yellow Cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 1 | Offsides | 0 |
| 3 | Corner Kicks | 4 |
| 5 | Saves | 0 |
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FIFA World Cup Qualifying - UEFA Standings
| POS | Team | GP | GD | PTS |
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| 1 | France | 8 | +15 | 18 |
| 2 | Ukraine | 8 | +3 | 12 |
| 3 | Finland | 8 | 0 | 11 |
| 4 | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 8 | -3 | 7 |
| 5 | Kazakhstan | 8 | -15 | 3 |
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