Morale is restored

Ireland 2 Turkey 2

Ireland fought with typical courage to match a highly-skilled and sophisticated Turkey to stretch Brian Kerr’s unbeaten run to nine matches as the Irish shadow squad battled to restore morale damaged in Saturday’s disappointing draw with Russia.

Ireland were lucky to protect their run for when Gardeniz crossed from the left wing for Okan to head a third goal for Turkey four minutes into added time, the referee erred in ruling offside. A review of the incident on video showed that Okan had been a yard onside when the cross was made.