Stephen Kenny delighted by Chiedozie Ogbene’s unexpected impact for Republic
Republic of Ireland boss Stephen Kenny has admitted he could not have expected Chiedozie Ogbene to have made such a spectacular start to his international career.
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Kane rescues England, Belgium held as World Cup build-up continues
Harry Kane converted a late penalty to close in on the all-time England goal-scoring record and secure a 2-1 win over fellow World Cup qualifiers Switzerland on Saturday while Belgium and Croatia were both held to draws.
Falla el plan B de Bélgica
El buen partido del delantero Chiedozie Ogbene ha evitado la derrota de la República de Irlanda y ha frustrado el triunfo de Bélgica (2-2). Los de Roberto Martínez, con un equipo plagado de jugadores poco habituales, desperdició en dos ocasiones su ventaja en el marcador.
Late Browne equaliser versus Belgium adds gloss to Irish birthday party
DUBLIN: Ireland substitute Alan Browne powered home a header five minutes from time to hand the hosts a 2-2 draw with top-ranked Belgium in a friendly at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday (Mar 26).
Browne bags late leveller as Ireland hold Belgium
Goals from Chiedozie Ogbene and Alan Browne saw Ireland twice come from behind against the number one-ranked side in the world to secure a well-earned 2-2 draw with Belgium at the Aviva Stadium.
Alan Browne scores late equaliser as Republic earn home draw against Belgium
Substitute Alan Browne ensured the Republic of Ireland’s big day did not end in defeat as his late equaliser secured a creditable draw against world number one side Belgium.
Alan Browne rescues late draw for Ireland against Belgium in Dublin
Ireland twice fought from behind to earn a thrilling draw with Belgium in Dublin as Stephen Kenny's side stretched their unbeaten run to seven games. On the night the Football Association of Ireland celebrated their centenary year, Ireland put on a show at the sold-out Aviva Stadium and were arguably the better side as the world's ranked number one nation left frustrated. Ad/> Michy Batshuayi — making his 40th international appearance — quickly dampened the party atmosphere at the Aviva, opening the scoring after 12 minutes with a splendid solo effort.