Keane's faith pays off

Robbie Keane saluted his Republic of Ireland team-mates after snatching a vital late equaliser to deny world champions Italy victory.

Thu, 02 Apr, 2009 - 07:59

Robbie Keane saluted his Republic of Ireland team-mates after snatching a vital late equaliser to deny world champions Italy victory.

The Tottenham frontman stabbed the ball past Gianluigi Buffon with just three minutes of an eventful game remaining to ensure manager Giovanni Trapattoni left his home country with something to show for his efforts.

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