‘This group deserves a bit of luck’: Hallgrímsson’s Ireland are learning slowly how to win again

Headed goal by Evan Ferguson and penalty save by Caoimhín Kelleher got the job done against Finland

Ireland's Caoimhin Kelleher celebrates after the game with head coach Heimir Hallgrímsson. Photograph: Bryan Keane/Inpho
Ireland's Caoimhin Kelleher celebrates after the game with head coach Heimir Hallgrímsson. Photograph: Bryan Keane/Inpho
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Gavin Cummiskey

Gavin Cummiskey

Gavin Cummiskey is The Irish Times' Soccer Correspondent