Rep of Ireland 1 Israel 0

Ian Harte returned from a 13-month international exile to win his 59th cap for the Republic of Ireland as manager Brian Kerr turned to the left-back to help solve his defensive problems.

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ISRAEL last night joined Ireland and France at the top of World Cup qualifying group four. All are on eight points following the Israeli’s 2-1 away victory over Cyprus on a wet night on the Mediterranean island.

Clinton Morrison's and Hakan Yakin's goals in the first 20 minutes have not been added to, and it has finished 1-1 between the Republic of Ireland and Switzerland in tonights World Cup qualifier.

Goals from Clinton Morrison and Hakan Yakin mean that the Republic of Ireland and Switzerland are level at half-time.

After a period of pressure from Switzerland, Hakan Yakin has put them back on level terms with the Republic of Ireland.

Clinton Morrison has put Ireland ahead eight minutes into their World Cup qualifier against Switzerland, heading the ball in from a Damien Duff cross.

Roy Keane made his long-awaited competitive return for the Republic of Ireland after an absence of almost three years tonight.

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