Ireland captain Robbie Keane was quick to admit to his side's good fortune as they recorded a narrow 2-1 over Georgia on Wednesday. Ireland had looked like they were slipping to a disappointing defeat to the Georgians, who had taken an early lead through Iashvilli but the game changed on a controvertial penalty decison in the 73rd minute.
The referee adjudged that Lobjanidze used his arm to control a through-ball by Kevin Doyle, although replays showed that it had been his shoulder. Keane made no mistake from the spot and Ireland were back in it, having been dead and buried. Keane's second goal was a bit more conventional as he scored a diving header, from an inswinging corner, from about 6 yards.
The result puts Ireland level on points with Italy at the top of Group 8.
Friday, February 13, 2009
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