Bulgaria v Ireland: Not pretty but some eastern promise in hard-fought road win

The Boys in Green took control of their Nations League playoff. 

LOOKING UP: Republic of Ireland head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson celebrates after the game. Pic: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

NOT one to live long in the memory but let’s not get sniffy either.

When was the last time Ireland defended a lead away from home for more than 45 minutes with such comfort?