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Published 20:29 2 Sept 2017 BST
Updated 20:30 2 Sept 2017 BST
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It's unforgivable really, from the get go Ireland hoofed the ball up front with nobody in the midfield looking to get on the ball, James McClean tried but he's a winger.
Glenn Whelan and Harry Arter were well below par and when you have genuine proven talent in Wes Hoolahan sitting on the bench it was ludicrous seeing Martin O'Neill leave him there and instead bring on a third winger in the form of Aiden McGeady.
Now Ireland's attention turns to Serbia on Tuesday night, a match that is now a must win. After beating Moldova 4-0, Serbia now sit top of the group by two points.
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