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Ireland battle to draw in Poland

The Republic of Ireland produce an impressive defensive display to earn a goalless draw with Poland in Poznan.

The Republic of Ireland have produced an impressive defensive display to earn a goalless draw with Poland in Poznan.

Poland's Robert Lewandowski and Ireland's John O'Shea battle for the ball during their international friendly match on November 19, 2013© Getty Images

The result means that Ireland are yet to concede a goal under Martin O'Neill's stewardship.

O'Neill's Boys in Green shaded a tight first half during which Stephen Kelly came closest to opening the scoring with a header that bounced just over the crossbar.

Poland improved after the interval, but they were unable to break down a rigid Irish backline as John O'Shea excelled, making a number of vital blocks to frustrate the lively Jakub Błaszczykowski.

David Forde was rarely called upon, but the Millwall goalkeeper did make a sharp save to keep out Lukasz Szukala's firm header.

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Republic of Ireland's manager Martin O'Neill looks on with assistant manager Roy Keane before the start of the international friendly football match between the Republic of Ireland and Latvia at Aviva Stadium in Dublin on November 15, 2013
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