Russia v Ireland: Newspaper Reports
Richard Dunne produced one of the best defensive performances ever to see the Republic of Ireland draw 0-0 with Russia in Moscow on Tuesday night. Here’s how the Irish result was reported in newspapers at home and abroad.
Irish Times
Irish stand tall against Russian onslaught
“The enduring image of a game in which Trapattoni’s men extended their run of consecutive clean sheets to seven and kept their hopes of a place at next summer’s European finals alive, had to be Dunne, the blood wiped from his face after he had clattered into the running track beside the pitch after yet another frantic challenge, re-entering the fray with the number five written in felt tipped pen on the back of a new and otherwise blank shirt.”
Guardian
Republic of Ireland mount the blockade to thwart wasteful Russia
“There was a strut in the step of Giovanni Trapattoni as he left the Luzhniki Stadium and there was little doubt that Lady Luck had put it there. The Republic of Ireland manager had spent 90 minutes going through all manner of touchline agonies as Russia laid siege to his team’s goal yet, somehow, the scoreline stayed blank. “Maybe St Patrick was looking down on us tonight,” Trapattoni said, with a smile.”
Pravda
Despite enormous pressure, Russia draw 0-0 with Ireland
“The Russians played better, mostly on the ground, passing well and are getting more opportunities. The second half was the same, with a lot of possession. The Irish bravely resisted the Russia advances, and the chances vanished. Ireland came away from Moscow with a draw and a valuable point.”
Gazeta
Irish wall holds strong
“Both teams started cautiously, but Russia quickly got into the game and dictated the course of the match. Almost all the players had a chance to score, but the decisive pass or shot never came, despite all the pressure.”
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