McCarthy proud of defeated Ireland

The Republic of Ireland crashed out of the World Cup after a dramatic penalty shoot-out with Spain in Suwon.

The Republic of Ireland crashed out of the World Cup after a dramatic penalty shoot-out with Spain in Suwon.

With the score 1-1 after 90 minutes, the match first went into extra time and then with no further goals after 120 minutes there was the drama of penalties.

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