Republic of Ireland 1 Bulgaria 0

Aiden McGeady handed the Republic of Ireland a major boost when he was declared fit for tonight’s World Cup qualifier against Bulgaria.

GEORGIA and Bulgaria are still winless in World Cup qualifying after playing out a goalless draw which leaves both teams already struggling in Group Eight.

Don Givens will lead his Republic of Ireland U21s team into the forthcoming European Championship qualifiers bursting with confidence.

Ireland’s under-21s have beaten Bulgaria in dramatic style when a last-minute goal from Manchester City’s Paddy McCarthy sealed the victory after Bulgaria equalised through an 81st minute Rangelov penalty.

A Rangelov from goal after 55 minutes has levelled the under-21 match in Drogheda, with the score now Ireland 1 Bulgaria 1.