Andorran rescue act could be Stephen Kenny's turning point - or stay of execution

Kenny has avoided adding ignominy to the injury inflicted by the blow to the solar plexus that was Luxembourg’s 1-0 World Cup qualifying win

Daryl Horgan of Republic of Ireland scores his side's fourth goal in the win over Andorra. Picture: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

It was Jason Knight who put it out there that Thursday night’s flirtation with disaster could actually prove to be a “catalyst” for Stephen Kenny’s young and green Republic of Ireland side as they go about their voyage of self-discovery like teenage boys in a man’s world.

The Derby County midfielder mentioned it not once but twice, his quick one-two in the post-match press conference aping the brace of goals scored by Troy Parrott after the hour mark at the Estadi Nacional and which countered Marc Vales’ shock opener for Andorra.