Hec of a blow for Georgians

Georgia boss Hector Cuper was left fuming as Robbie Keane’s double snatched a vital World Cup victory for the Republic of Ireland last night.

The Tottenham frontman beat goalkeeper Giorgi Lomaia twice inside five second-half minutes to cancel out Alexander Iashvili’s first-minute opener and take Ireland level with reigning champions Italy at the top of Group Eight.