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troutman · 10-09-2015, 09:04 AM

The best fans in the world are rewarded with win over the Champs [video]:

https://www.facebook.com/rtesoccer/v...3504021737257/

This goal will be remembered for a Long time. A cracking finish to give the Republic of Ireland a famous victory over Germany.

http://www.uefa.com/uefaeuro/qualifi...tes/index.html

Shane Long hailed a perfectly-executed game plan as the Republic of Ireland stunned world champions Germany – and now they have sights set on an unlikely top spot.

His emphatic strike was enough to secure a wholly unexpected 1-0 victory over the world champions and guarantee Martin O'Neill's Irish side at least third place and a spot in the UEFA EURO 2016 play-offs. They are level on points with second-placed Poland, their opponents in their final Group D fixture in Warsaw on Sunday.

"The worst-case scenario is we finish third. But we're in for that top spot. There is no reason why we can't go there and win the game. People are saying all we need is a draw but that won't come into our minds at all. We know we are good enough to go there and get the win."

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troutman Unfrozen Caveman Lawyer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Crowsnest Pass Exp:	The best fans in the world are rewarded with win over the Champs [video]: https://www.facebook.com/rtesoccer/v...3504021737257/ This goal will be remembered for a Long time. A cracking finish to give the Republic of Ireland a famous victory over Germany. http://www.uefa.com/uefaeuro/qualifi...tes/index.html Shane Long hailed a perfectly-executed game plan as the Republic of Ireland stunned world champions Germany – and now they have sights set on an unlikely top spot. His emphatic strike was enough to secure a wholly unexpected 1-0 victory over the world champions and guarantee Martin O'Neill's Irish side at least third place and a spot in the UEFA EURO 2016 play-offs. They are level on points with second-placed Poland, their opponents in their final Group D fixture in Warsaw on Sunday. "The worst-case scenario is we finish third. But we're in for that top spot. There is no reason why we can't go there and win the game. People are saying all we need is a draw but that won't come into our minds at all. We know we are good enough to go there and get the win." Last edited by troutman; 10-09-2015 at 09:12 AM.