Larry Ryan: For once Stephen Kenny’s Jug is half full

MERCY FROM MATEJ? Republic of Ireland captain Seamus Coleman pleads his case to referee Matej Jug during Ireland’s defeat by Portugal. Jug’s smile at the end was a crucial reference point, a moment that gave righteousness to our rage,’ argues our columnist. Picture: Inpho/Ryan Byrne

Stephen Kenny was long overdue a bit of luck. And finally it came.

Not before, of course, two more dollops of misfortune in the shape of giant Ronaldo leaps.