Mikey Johnston and Evan Ferguson turn act of penance into something bearable

When Ireland laboured to a 2-0 win over Gibraltar almost four years ago to the day, it felt like another grim act of penance for home supporters.

Only when he binned an unnecessary 3-5-2 system at half-time and withdrew one of the redundant centre backs did his side find a flow to their play capable of breaking down a Gibraltar defence that had barely been troubled.Those boos that rang around enough sections of Lansdowne Road to make their point were replaced by cheers when the Celtic winger tapped home the easiest of openers after a Will Smallbone free kick deflected into his path inside the six-yard box.

That 2-0 win under McCarthy had been another rudderless, lifeless display which required a first-half own goal from Joseph Chipolina followed by a Robbie Brady header in the 93rd minute to secure all three points. McClean captained the side on the occasion of his 100th cap while Hendrick had to make do with a late substitute appearance as Kenny made four changes to the side which were second best against Greece on Friday.

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