It's a travesty that Ireland didn't go through, says Mick McCarthy

"I'm devastated for the lads," says former Ireland manager

Ireland’s Matt Doherty blasts his penalty against the crossbar. Picture: INPHO/Tommy Dickson

Former Republic of Ireland manager Mick McCarthy described the penalty shootout defeat to Slovakia as 'a travesty'.

"When you look at the way the game went, it was a travesty that Ireland didn't go through," he told Sky Sports.