Ireland into European Championship play-offs after nervy night in Dublin

Phlutie: Robbie Keane was there at the match on the bench supporting the guys. Trap excused him from the training grounds so he could spend time with firends & family. Trap didn't let on to the media how serious keane's injury was, for it could of tipped off the Armenians in their game-plan. Robbie is the last person to let his country down. And if you saw all the match, you would of seen him on the coverage.

I watched the game. The Armenian keeper came out of the penalty area to challenge Simon Cox. He jumped in the air to block a lob which hit him in the chest and then his arms. The call was just. The next keeper was given a yellow card for making a save and then sliding out of the penalty box. There may be a pattern here! The Irish played lots better. Cox was a "spark". However, their offense appeared disorganized at best. The own goal was tragic for Armenia. The shot was indeed wide and the defender panicked and kicked it in. Duff continues to be the team leader. Where was Keane? He took off injured. Was he really injured and why wasn't he there for moral support? I am quite sure that he flew back to Hollywood for a party. When decadence calls, Ireland comes in second. I say don't let him play in the playoffs.

Ireland always seems to get a win despite it's self somehow.