Smith has Republic firing

Republic of Ireland 2 Northern Ireland 0

Smith has Republic firing

The first half was a cagey affair with both keepers having very little to do and both defences well on top.

The second half saw both managers make a number of changes and this resulted in the Republic gaining the upper hand, with Keith Nibbs and Gary Rooney impressing in the middle.

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