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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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THE last time Tel Aviv got this excited about a football match in its own back yard the Berlin Wall was still thumbing its grubby nose at the west.

Israel captain Avi Nimni believes the country’s supporters could carry the side to what he feels would be one of the best results in their history.

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.

Avi Nimni’s late strike saw Israel claim a 2-1 win in Cyprus and move level on points with Ireland and France at the top of Group Four.

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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