Republic of Ireland 1-0 Georgia: Conor Hourihane’s superb free-kick the difference as Mick McCarthy’s side claim second Euro 2020 qualifying victory

Republic of Ireland 1-0 Georgia: Conor Hourihane’s superb free-kick the difference as Mick McCarthy’s side claim second Euro 2020 qualifying victory
Conor Hourihane scored a superb first-half free-kick as the Republic of Ireland edged past Georgia 1-0 to claim their second Euro 2020 qualifying win.Ireland, who had scraped their way to a 1-0 win over Group D minnows Gibraltar on Saturday evening, were more than value for the points as they won by the same score at the Aviva Stadium with the Georgians rarely looking like ending their wait for a win over the Irish at the 10th attempt.4

Ireland players celebrate the goal

Hourihane’s 39th-minute free-kick ultimately settled the game, although goalkeeper Darren Randolph had to make a good reaction save to deny Valerian Gvilia an equaliser and Jaba Kankava hit the post five minutes from time.However, anything less than victory would have been harsh on the hosts, who rose to the occasion and turned in a stirring display which could and probably should have resulted in a much more convincing scoreline.4

Balls were thrown onto the pitch in the middle of the match

MOMENT OF THE MATCH

Ireland fans showed their displeasure at John Delaney by throwing around 30-40 tennis balls onto the pitch.During Mick McCarthys second homecoming at the Aviva Stadium, some fans decided to show their anger atDelaneys appointment as FAI executive vice president.4

Mick McCarthy’s side went to the top of Group D

More than a week ago, The former vice president of the Olympic Council of Ireland came under intense scrutiny after reports he had provided a 100,000 cheque to the FAIin April 2017.4

John Delaney in attendance at the Aviva Stadium

The 51-year-old claimed loaned his employers the money to aid a very short-term cash flow issue.And fans were clearly infuriated at the fact the Waterford-born official is still in a position of such high authority.

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Ireland's winning start to the Euro 2020 qualifying campaign continued as Mick McCarthy's side beat Georgia 1-0 at the Aviva Stadium. Conor Hourihane's 36th-minute free-kick proved the difference as a commanding and dominant Irish performance earned a deserved victory in front of 40
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Republic of Ireland 1-0 Georgia: Conor Hourihane's superb free-kick the difference as Mick McCarthy's side claim second Euro 2020 qualifying victory.
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Conor Hourihane (17) curls his free-kick around the Georgia wall to give Ireland the lead. McGoldrick came close to claiming the goal his performance deserved but was unable to find the net from an acute angle. Kankava tried to darken Ireland's mood from long range in the closing minutes
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Mick McCarthy was a happy man after seeing the Republic of Ireland complete a maximum haul of six points from their first two Euro 2020 qualifiers Conor Hourihane's fine free-kick secured a 1-0 win over Georgia at the Aviva Stadium on Tuesday night to go with their victory by the same score

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Republic of Ireland 1-0 Georgia: Conor Hourihane's superb free-kick the difference as Mick McCarthy's side claim second Euro 2020 qualifying victory Written by: fpnews Posted on: March 27, 2019 Conor Hourihane scored a superb first-half free-kick as the Republic of Ireland edged past Georgia 1-0 to claim their second Euro 2020 qualifying win.
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Republic of Ireland 1-0 Georgia: Conor Hourihane's superb first-half free-kick ensures Mick McCarthy's Republic of Ireland's Conor Hourihane scores a superb free-kick in the 35th minute to break the deadlock against Georgia. And so it was that his expert strike proved the difference
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