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Published 20:22 8 Jul 2015 BST
Updated 20:31 8 Jul 2015 BST
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Ireland 1 Ukraine 1
With six points on the board, a result in the final group game against Ukraine would see Ireland safely through to the knock-out stages as group winners. An early opportunistic strike by the Ukranians had the Irish chasing the game though. Eventually though, after sustained pressure and dominancem the equaliser came in the last two minutes as a bullet header from Kevin Sheahan ensured the point needed to top the group.
Quarter Final
Ireland 0 Czech Republic 1
Next up was the pre-tournament favourites Czech Republic in the quarter finals. A tense and physical battle with a few clear chances and it looked like a penalty shoot-out would be the only way to separate the sides until an excellent late strike from outside the box rocketed into the bottom corner to end Ireland's dreams of winning the tournament.
7th/8th place playoff
Ireland 3 Great Britain 0
A playoff with Great Britain was just the solution to end the competition on a high after the side went down 2-0 to Brazil.
In what was the most impressive display of the tournament, Ireland began on the front foot and it did not take long for Kerry O'Connell to put the ball in the net. This was followed shortly after by a stunning 25-yard pile-driver from Ian Daly. The result was put beyond any doubt in the second half by another headed goal from Irish top-goalscorer Kevin Sheahan.
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