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The end of a rollercoaster ride

FIFTEEN months, a dozen games, 21 goals. Yep, it has been one hell of a ride with the biggest thrill saved for last and enough intrigue away from the field to convert even the most ardent of football-phobes.

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Montenegro secure win ahead of match with Ireland

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Draw sees Cyprus slip out of contention

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Uninspiring draw in Tbilisi

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Head and shoulders above the rest

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Debutante Pazzini scores in Italian win

Trap: Other teams will struggle here

Republic of Ireland boss Giovanni Trapattoni watched his side scrap their way to a World Cup qualifying goalless draw in Montenegro – and then challenged their Group 8 rivals to do any better.

Thu, 11 Sep, 2008

Republic earn point at Montenegro

Montenegro 0 Republic of Ireland 0

Wed, 10 Sep, 2008

Ireland held scoreless in first half

Montenegro 0 Republic of Ireland 0

Wed, 10 Sep, 2008