• McCarthy off to winning start despite tricky conditions
Jeff Hendrick handed Mick McCarthy a winning start to his second spell in charge as the Republic of Ireland launched their Euro 2020 campaign with a narrow victory in Gibraltar. Hendrick’s first international goal since September 2016 ultimately settled a tight encounter fought out on a plastic pitch in swirling winds at the Victoria Stadium in front of the man who famously took the nation to the 2002 World Cup finals.
It was far from pretty on a night when Ireland dominated possession against a team comprised largely of part-time footballers, but created few clear-cut chances. However, they left having banked three Group D points, the minimum requirement heading into Tuesday night’s clash with fast-improving Georgia at the Aviva Stadium.
Written by Press Association
This news first appeared on https://www.theguardian.com/football/2019/mar/23/gibraltar-republic-of-ireland-euro-2020-qualifying-match-report under the title “Jeff Hendrick gives Republic of Ireland narrow win over stubborn Gibraltar”. Bolchha Nepal is not responsible or affiliated towards the opinion expressed in this news article.
