Ireland

2.73

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  2

  2

  2.00

  David Forde

  Assuming the role of number one between the sticks, Forde had a solid performance, although his weak clearance in the first half caused worry in the Irish defence.

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  4

  2

  2.50

  Stephen Kelly

  Started the game at centre back before being moved to left back, where he was more effective.

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  1

  2

  2.00

  Sean St Ledger

  A late inclusion to the starting line up, the defender was powerful in the air, but had a few shaky moments.

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  4

  1

  3.00

  David Meyler

  Making his debut, the Sunderland midfielder was busy, making a number of interceptions and clever passes. Conceded some needless free kicks.

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  1

  2

  2.50

  James McCarthy

  A mixed game for the Wigan man who was caught in possession a couple of times in midfield.

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  1

  2

  2.00

  Marc Wilson

  Was substituted at half time, suggesting that Trapattoni had seen enough of the defender at full back.

• 
  6

  2

  3.50

  Seamus Coleman

  The Everton man had a busy game at right back, combining well with Robbie Brady on the wing.

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  17

  1

  4.00

  Robbie Brady Top of the Match

  The Manchester United youngster put in a magisterial performance on his debut, providing two assists and scoring an emphatic volley with his weaker foot.

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  3

  2

  2.50

  Andy Keogh

  Had a few decent chances from left wing but was more assured in his natural role of striker.

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  5

  2

  3.00

  Kevin Doyle

  The stand-in captain marked an assured attacking display with a well-taken header.

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  4

  1

  4.00

  Shane Long

  Opened the scoring and showed Trapattoni exactly why he must start the game against Germany in an industrious attacking display.

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  3

  1

  2.50

  Darren Randolph

  Was put under unnecessary pressure by his back four but responded well with numerous reaction saves.

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  5

  2

  2.00

  James McClean

  The winger had a point to prove but had little impact barring a decent volley effort. Had a few poor crosses.

Oman

1.82

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  8

  1

  2.00

  Ali Al Habsi

  The Oman captain made a number of decent saves to keep the score somewhat respectable

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  3

  1

  1.50

  Mohammed Al Balushi

  Was regularly beaten for pace by the Irish frontmen

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  2

  2

  1.50

  Saad Suhail

  Rushed things too often and failed to support the Oman attack

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  3

  2

  2.00

  Hassan Mudhafar

  Was unimpressive in defence for Oman, but was not directly at fault for any of the four goals

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  3

  1

  1.50

  Abdul Sallam Al Mukhaini

  Disappointing night for the defender, who was caught out repeatedly

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  4

  1

  2.50

  Eid Mohammed

  Scored the consolation goal for Oman and was arguably the most lively player for the visitors.

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  2

  1

  2.00

  Juma Darwish

  Got involved a lot in midfield as he tried to halt the Irish passing game

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  2

  1

  1.50

  Mohammed Al Musalami

  Often anonymous in midfield as he was outclassed by Meyler and McCarthy

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  2

  1

  2.50

  Raed Ibrahim Saleh

  Offered a decent outlet out wide for Oman, getting forward where possible

• 
  5

  2

  1.50

  Emad Al Hosny Flop of the Match

  Wasted Oman's best chance of the first half as he forced a shot away when he had options available

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  3

  1

  1.50

  Abdul Aziz Al Muqbali

  Went down too easily looking for a penalty. Would have been wiser had he stayed on his feet

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