Trapattoni begins reign with 1-1 draw

Ireland came from behind to clinch a 1-1 draw with Liga Vitalis side Portimonese in Portugal today in what was new manager Giovanni Trapattoni's first game in charge.

Trapattoni's men will face Lagos in another practice match tomorrow evening before returning to Dublin for Saturday's friendly clash with Serbia and their meeting with Colombia at Craven Cottage five days later.