Six of the worst: Republic of Ireland's darkest days in qualifiers

Some of the more forgettable nights for Ireland 

Robbie Keane and Kevin Kilbane leave the pitch after being beaten 5-2 by Cyprus in 2006. Picture: INPHO/Morgan Treacy

Ireland 1 Denmark 5 (World Cup qualification play-off, 2nd leg, Dublin, November 2017)

Shane Duffy’s early goal had the Aviva Stadium rocking after a scoreless first leg in Copenhagen. But Martin O’Neill’s midfield diamond had a strange look, with captain David Meyler playing in front of Harry Arter, and Denmark struck back with two goals in three minutes to lead 2-1.