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European Championship | Qualifiers
Oct 11, 2015 at 7.45pm UK
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Reaction
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Republic of Ireland boss Martin O'Neill: 'I would have taken playoff'
Martin O'Neill says that he cannot be overly disappointed with the Republic of Ireland's defeat in Poland, insisting that he is happy with a playoff spot for Euro 2016.Oct 11, 23:35
Robert Lewandowski: 'Poland are better than Republic of Ireland'
Robert Lewandowski says that Poland deserved to automatically qualify for Euro 2016 after beating the Republic of Ireland in Warsaw.Oct 11, 23:25
Richard Keogh: 'I should have scored'
Richard Keogh admits that the Republic of Ireland might now be enjoying Euro 2016 qualification had he not missed a late chance in the 2-1 defeat in Poland.Oct 11, 23:01
Seamus Coleman: 'Republic of Ireland let themselves down'
Republic of Ireland defender Seamus Coleman concedes that he and his teammates 'let themselves down' after losing 2-1 in Poland for their Euro 2016 qualifier.Oct 11, 22:28
Martin O'Neill "disappointed" by Poland defeat
Republic of Ireland manager Martin O'Neill says that his team failed to take their chances as they were beaten 2-1 by Poland in their final Euro 2016 qualifier.Oct 11, 21:58
The Match
Player Ratings
Sports Mole reviews how the players fared in Warsaw as Poland pip the Republic of Ireland to automatic qualification for Euro 2016.
Analysis
Sports Mole reviews the action from Warsaw as Poland pip the Republic of Ireland to automatic qualification for Euro 2016.
Match Report
Poland book their spot at Euro 2016 by beating the Republic of Ireland 2-1 in their final Group D clash in Warsaw.
Live Commentary
Relive Sports Mole's live commentary as Poland pip the Republic of Ireland to automatic qualification for Euro 2016.
HT Report
Robert Lewandowski's header gives Poland a 2-1 lead over the Republic of Ireland at the halfway stage of their Euro 2016 qualifier.
Team News
Shane Long is rewarded for his winner against Germany as he comes into the starting lineup for the Republic of Ireland's crucial Euro 2016 qualifier with Poland.
Preview
Sports Mole previews the vital Euro 2016 qualifier between Poland and the Republic of Ireland.
Build-up
Shane Long: 'Germany win must mean something'
The Republic of Ireland's Shane Long tells his teammates to use their Germany win as a springboard for beating Poland and reaching Euro 2016.Oct 10, 22:35
Martin O'Neill: 'Arkadiusz Milik absence a big boost for Republic of Ireland'
Martin O'Neill says that Arkadiusz Milik's injury will help the Republic of Ireland when they meet Poland in a crucial Euro 2016 qualifying match on Sunday.Oct 10, 19:55
Shay Given ruled out of Republic of Ireland's Euro 2016 clash against Poland
Republic of Ireland confirm that Shay Given will play no part in Sunday's crucial Euro 2016 qualifier against Poland due to a knee injury.Oct 9, 16:03
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