STEVE STAUNTON’S brave new world crumbled under the weight of abject humiliation as the Republic of Ireland suffered one of the worst defeats in their history.

A FIRST-HALF penalty from Chrysis Michael was the least Cyprus deserved as abject Wales were easily beaten in Limassol last night.

Cyprus 0 Rep. of Ireland 1

Brian Kerr has opted for Graham Kavanagh to partner Kevin Kilbane in midfield as the Republic face a must-win situation in Cyprus tonight.

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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