Israel low fades into the mist

Faroe Islands 0 Rep of Ireland 2

Manager Brian Kerr's side had to wait until the 51st minute to make the breakthrough, with left-back Ian Harte scoring with his first spot-kick since he missed against Spain in the second round of the World Cup finals three years ago.

Eight minutes later and the win which sends Ireland into the summer break on top of Group 4 was secured when Faroes captain Oli Johannesen steered Kevin Kilbane's first goal for Ireland for almost two years beyond goalkeeper Jakup Mikkelsen.