Town Pair Win Caps as Ireland Lose Ahead of Squad Announcement - Ipswich Town News
Daryl Murphy started and David McGoldrick came on as a sub as the Republic of Ireland lost their final pre-European Championships friendly 2-1 to Belarus at Turner’s Cross, Cork this evening. Manager Martin O’Neill will name his final 23-man squad for the tournament this evening prior to the 11pm deadline.
Murphy, who was winning his 21st full cap, played the first 67 minutes, while McGoldrick, making his fourth Ireland appearance, came on with 12 minutes remaining. Both continue to look for their first international goal.
Mikhail Hardzeichuk and Maksim Valadzko gave the Belarusians a two-goal lead before Stephen Ward pulled one back for Ireland.
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