A game 'best watched on the radio' - how Ireland v Georgia played out on social media

By Steve Neville

Ireland secured a vital three points after a 1-0 win against Georgia but the performance was far from impressive.

In typical fashion, social media did not hold back with what it thought about the game.

Here's how the internet saw the game.

Before kick off Eamon Dunphy was not impressed with the team selection.

Dunphy on the Irish team: "It's a shocking team, it's almost as if they put the names in a hat and pulled them out. I think it's terrible."

— RTÉ Soccer (@RTEsoccer) October 6, 2016

"Shocking team"; "I think it's terrible". Dunphy starting off the home campaign in positive style

— Aidan O'Hara (@oharaa) October 6, 2016

Shane Duffy's choice of jersey number was questioned early too.

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The opening 20 minutes didn't impress.

Any chance the dundalk lads can show Ireland how to pass? #IREGEO

— Richard (@runningdub) October 6, 2016

We're making Georgia look world class, while we're looking like bottom of the class #IREGEO

— pat mccarthy (@patmc88) October 6, 2016

Almost 40 minutes gone and there was a shock for fans.

Georgia hits the woodwork twice! Close call. #IREGEO #COYBIG

— Crowe's Bar (@crowesgalway) October 6, 2016

The first half finished with no added time and nobody very impressed.

Early days, of course, but Jaysus, this is dreadful shite, lads.

— Balls.ie (@ballsdotie) October 6, 2016

David summed it up nicely.

Need Wes. Why is Shane Duffy wearing #7? Very lucky not to be losing. Stop playing long balls #trapout #COYBIG #IREGEO

— David Okeeffe (@daveok1919) October 6, 2016

The second half started much the same until the 56th minute when Seamus Coleman somehow got a goal.

Captain Coleman puts Ireland ahead with an incredible solo run #IREGEO pic.twitter.com/Onsb90hKsP

— SportsTalk (@Sportstalkdotie) October 6, 2016

GOAL! How has it gone in!! Coleman #IREGEO (1-0 '56)

— Off The Ball Breakfast (@OffTheBallAM) October 6, 2016

Seamus Coleman - persistence personified. #IREGEO

— Matthew Riordan (@Riordan_Matt) October 6, 2016

You'd be embarrassed to take that goal in fairness #IREGEO

— Derrick Lynch (@DLynchSport) October 6, 2016

That goal sums up Ireland. Ugly but persistent. #IREGEO

— Sean O'Neill (@SeanON10) October 6, 2016

Two minutes later Ireland had scored again only to have it ruled off for offside.

Another goal for Ireland... but it's offside. Fantastic cross from Walters, but McClean is off as he nods home.

— Off The Ball (@offtheball) October 6, 2016

And moments later McClean went close again.

CLOSE! McClean's shot from distance is spilled/fumbled by Loria but the ball is recovered #IREGEO (1-0 '66)

— Off The Ball Breakfast (@OffTheBallAM) October 6, 2016

But it wasn't long until the first half mood returned.

Jesus Christ this game is awful to sit through #IREGEO

— Comiskey.MUFC (@wastastory) October 6, 2016

Some found the fourth official more entertaining than the football.

Serious credit to the 4th official, covering the touchline, telling the management to get back #WorkRate #IREGEO

— Andrew Morrissey (@Andymorriss) October 6, 2016

Back on the pitch, there was concern for Robbie Brady after he clashed heads going for a header.

Robbie Brady leaves the field of play on a stretcher and is replaced by Glenn Whelan #IREGEO #RTESoccer pic.twitter.com/NtCNFmlujp

— RTÉ Soccer (@RTEsoccer) October 6, 2016

Although people were amused at the amount of bandaging the Georgian defender got.

"Tis but a flesh wound" #IREGEO pic.twitter.com/5SKTqbiQGS

— Samuel Army (@thesamuelarmy) October 6, 2016

In stoppage McClean almost came close again as he rattled the crossbar with a header.

Hard luck, James McClean. Bullet of a header. Still 1-0 Ireland.

— Rob Smith (@robsmithireland) October 6, 2016

McClean will be wondering how he hasn't scored today. Played well.
Love the energy he brings #IREGEO

— Seán Clancy (@SeanJohnGerard) October 6, 2016

Mercifully, after seven minutes added time, the ref blew it up with Ireland securing a vital 1-0 win in a fashion that was anything but impressive.

This game was best watched on the radio #IREGEO

— John O'Donovan (@j_goddy) October 6, 2016

Terrible game, just glad we got the 3 points that was the main thing #IREGEO

— Tom Maguire (@_Maguire__) October 6, 2016