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Published 21:38 18 Nov 2014 GMT
Updated 22:09 18 Nov 2014 GMT
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David Meyler 5
Allowed Quinn the freedom of the pitch to go and explore as he anchored the ship. At fault for the first goal though as his clearance was intercepted in the middle and Ireland were left outnumbered. Steady enough but quiet by the stand-in captain.
Stephen Quinn 7
Found a lot of space in the middle of the field in the first period and tried to dictate the play like the Irish public have been crying out for. Buzzed around playing through balls, running at the opposition and trying to create men over but his influence waned after the break. Great burst near the end to draw the free that made it four.
Anthony Stokes 5
Game and robust but unsure if he was to be on the wing or in attack. In the end he was caught between the both to little effect. Did feed Robbie Brady a couple of forceful through balls but not a great night.
Daryl Murphy 6
Might’ve scored in the first half if it wasn’t for a superb, point-black stop from Hamid to stop the hosts going two up. Had another miss after the break after a great Pilkington cross but the slightest of touches from an American saw Murphy turn it wide at the back post. Lively but frustrated.
David McGoldrick 8
Took all of eight minutes to announce his arrival on the international scene with the most exquisite, classiest, most perfect of through balls to set up Anthony Pilkington. Time and time again was outlet for his midfield, help the ball up well and, oh, claimed another sublime assist when he flicked through for Brady to finish. Came off to a massive applause.
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Aiden McGeady 6
Replaced Stokes to a rapturous reception on the hour mark. Looked lively from the get-go. Produced an electric run that had Timmy Chandler spread on toast.
James McClean 7
Replaced Pilkington and enjoyed the space that the tiring opposition were offering. Produced one mazy run on the left with a piece of real trickery that we didn't know he had. Interesting. Went on to score with the help of a deflection but wasn't looking to come on and do nothing. Heavily involved.
Shane Long 6
Got to work straight away, using his speed and energy to upset a shaky USA defence and drilled a zipping ball across the box that was almost turned in, twice. Showed ridiculous, frightening, Bale-esque pace on the left to round the full back and drive in at goal from where he hit the post agonisingly.
Jeff Hendrick 5
Unlucky not to score when he headed just past the far post from a Robbie Hume cross.
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