Match ends, Republic of Ireland 4, Oman 0.
R. of IrelandRepublic of Ireland4OmanOman0
Robbie Keane ended his Republic of Ireland career in style by scoring in a 4-0 friendly win over Oman.
The first-half strike was typical Keane, an audacious flick and volley to move level with German legend Gerd Muller's record 68 international goals.
Keane received a rousing ovation when he was substituted after 56 minutes on his 146th and last Republic appearance.
Robbie Brady and Jonathan Walters (2) also scored in the warm-up before the World Cup qualifier against Serbia.
Walters was named man-of-the-match but the night belonged to skipper Keane as he retired after 18 years in international football.
The LA Galaxy striker had an early shot blocked and then saw his lob land on top of the net before his low finish on 29 minutes.
That made it 2-0 after Brady's curling free-kick for the opener and the impressive Walters headed in before slotting home the fourth in the second half.
Keane told Eir Sport: "It was very tough - it was an emotional night for me.
"I just want to thank everyone who came along to support me and tell them that I've enjoyed every minute of my 18 years with the team.
"Everyone wanted me to score and I'm delighted to finish off in this way.
"I look forward to now sitting back and watching the team as a fan."
Keane's goal tally leaves him joint fourth with Muller as Europe's best marksman in international football and behind Ferenc Puskas, Sandor Kocsis and Miroslav Klose.
Who impressed O'Neill?
Despite being a friendly against an limited Oman side ranked 107th in world, it as an energetic and flowing Irish display for boss Martin O'Neill to digest.
Serbia will offer tougher opposition on Monday in the Group D opener but Walters stood out in a central striker role, hitting the woodwork to go along with his two goals.
Marc Wilson and Harry Arter missed out on the Euro 2016 finals and they put in solid displays while Wes Hoolihan was creative as Keane's replacement.
Callum O'Dowda shone as a second-half substitute, his power and pace evident as he won just his second cap.
Line-ups
R. of Ireland
Formation 4-2-3-1
- 1WestwoodSubstituted forRandolphat 45'minutes
- 15Christie
- 25WilsonBooked at 71mins
- 3Clark
- 19BradySubstituted forWardat 45'minutes
- 6WhelanSubstituted forHendrickat 45'minutes
- 22QuinnSubstituted forO'Dowdaat 65'minutes
- 9LongSubstituted forMcCleanat 45'minutes
- 24Arter
- 14Walters
- 10KeaneSubstituted forHoolahanat 57'minutes
Substitutes
- 5Keogh
- 11McClean
- 12O'Dowda
- 13Hendrick
- 16Rogers
- 17Ward
- 18Meyler
- 20Hoolahan
- 21Murphy
- 23Randolph
- 26Pearce
- 27McShane
- 28O'Kane
Oman
Formation 4-4-1-1
- 18Al-Rushaidi
- 27Al MushaifriSubstituted forAl-Mukhainiat 45'minutes
- 13Al-Mukhaini
- 3Bait Mabrook
- 15Raboh BaitSubstituted forAl Busaidiat 57'minutes
- 7Al-HadhriSubstituted forAl Shuabiat 75'minutes
- 11Al-Yahyaei
- 23Al SaadiBooked at 50mins
- 6Saleh
- 14JoharSubstituted forAl Farsiat 57'minutes
- 9Al MuqbaliSubstituted forAbdulsalamat 87'minutes
Substitutes
- 1Al Rawari
- 4Al Habsi
- 5Al Shuabi
- 8Al Farsi
- 12Al-Maashari
- 16Al Fazari
- 17Al Busaidi
- 19Al-Jalabubi
- 20Al Yaqoubi
- 21Al-Mukhaini
- 22Al Alawi
- 28Al Ghassani
- 29Al Amri
- 30Al Farsi
- 31Abdulsalam
- Referee:
- Demetris Masias
- Attendance:
- 27,000
Match Stats
Home TeamR. of IrelandAway TeamOman
- Possession
- Home64%
- Away36%
- Shots
- Home20
- Away2
- Shots on Target
- Home9
- Away2
- Corners
- Home11
- Away4
- Fouls
- Home17
- Away9
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Second Half ends, Republic of Ireland 4, Oman 0.
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Delay over. They are ready to continue.
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Delay in match Ahmed Salim (Oman) because of an injury.
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Corner, Republic of Ireland. Conceded by Nadir Awadh Bashir Bait Mabrook.
Substitution
Substitution, Oman. Saeed Abdulsalam replaces Abdulaziz Al Muqbali.
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Attempt missed. Jonathan Walters (Republic of Ireland) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Wes Hoolahan with a cross following a corner.
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Corner, Republic of Ireland. Conceded by Faiz Al-Rushaidi.
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Attempt saved. Wes Hoolahan (Republic of Ireland) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top right corner. Assisted by Marc Wilson.
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Foul by Marc Wilson (Republic of Ireland).
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Abdulaziz Al Muqbali (Oman) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
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Corner, Oman. Conceded by Ciaran Clark.
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Foul by Jeff Hendrick (Republic of Ireland).
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Raed Ibrahim (Oman) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
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Attempt missed. James McClean (Republic of Ireland) left footed shot from the left side of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Ciaran Clark.
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Delay over. They are ready to continue.
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Delay in match Raed Ibrahim (Oman) because of an injury.
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Foul by Stephen Ward (Republic of Ireland).
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Husam Al Shuabi (Oman) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
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Attempt blocked. James McClean (Republic of Ireland) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
