Second goal goes to Walters

Albanian referee Lorenc Jemini has confirmed Jon Walters, inset, scored Ireland’s second goal in Torshavn — despite claims by Robbie Keane that he got that decisive touch.

Second goal goes to Walters

The Stoke City striker celebrated the goal — only his second for his country — but so did Keane, who was looking to notch up his 55th of a record haul for Ireland.

However, referee Jemini later insisted that Walters header hit the net without assistance from the Irish captain.

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