World Cup qualifier: Republic of Ireland 3-0 Faroe Islands
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Robbie Keane marked his record 126th cap for the Republic of Ireland by hitting a hat-trick in the World Cup qualifying win over the Faroe Islands.
Keane, 32, fired in an early opener from Aiden McGeady's cross before he wasted a clear opening as the minnows frustrated the dominant hosts.
Seamus Coleman provided the cross for Keane to slot home the second goal 10 minutes into the second half.
Keane then netted from close range to complete a memorable treble in Dublin.
It was a perfect start for the Republic and Keane, who passed Shay Given to become the country's most capped player.
McGeady sent in a low cross and the LA Galaxy striker neatly stroked the ball beyond keeper Gunnar Nielsen and into the bottom corner after just five minutes.
The Republic were stifled for the remainder of the first half as the visitors packed their defence in a simple gameplan of damage limitation.
Keane was guilty of poor finishing on 26 minutes, a well-worked free-kick putting the skipper clear on goal but he hesitated before a weak shot was saved by Nielsen.
Nielsen also tipped over a powerful volley from Keane and kept out efforts from Jonathan Walters and the impressive McGeady.
Wes Hoolahan, who was making his first start for the Republic at the age of 31, headed over from a McGeady cross three minutes after the restart.
The Norwich midfielder started the move for the first goal and he was again involved as the Irish doubled their lead after 55 minutes.
Hoolahan's pinpoint pass put Seamus Coleman through on the right and the full-back's first-time cross was slid in by the alert Keane.
The Faroes created a rare threat on goal when Atli Gregersen's header from a free-kick landed on the roof of the net.
Keane chalked up a 59th international goal as he completed his hat-trick on 80 minutes with a simple side-foot finish past Nielsen from substitute Conor Sammon's lay-off.
Simon Cox cut inside before blazing over as the Irish eased to victory, although they would have wanted a few more goals to boost their goal difference.
The Republic have moved up to third in the group after second-placed Austria beat Sweden 2-1.
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Its unfortunate for them that they have to qualify against Spain Germany Brazil Argentina Holland and Italy while we get to play the Faroes . .
If only there was some sort of draw to decide who plays in what group. .hmmm
To you I say - cease your carping. So what if he only bulges the net against minnows - he has bigger fish to fry!
He is clearly breaming with codfidence, and has surely cemented his plaice as a first pike for the team.
Catch a grip, for cod's hake!
I'm not being pedantic but 3 and 4 are opinion not fact. I'm not necessarily disagreeing with your opinion either.
Colombia, Yugoslavia, Denmark, Croatia, Russia and Nigeria are minnows...?
And your list conveniently omits the likes of Germany, Spain, Holland, France, Italy...
Your argument is so weak... How many of Klose's goals were against "minnows"?
Robbie is getting on now but he has had a top class international career.
Here's a tip from a "Thick Paddy".
There's only one `r' in Giraffe. ;)
You call the Irish "thick paddies" from the safety of your keyboard, ask yourself this question, would I walk into an Irish Pub and make the same remark.
I don't think so, do you ?.
Yours,
A moderately irate Nottingham Forest fan.
(Perhaps you all have some spite to share about that too?)