Well, we probably would've taken that at kick off.
Ireland have escaped the Ernst-Happel-Stadion with three huge points. A dull and dreary game was brought to life with a bang in the second half when James McClean put Ireland ahead. From there on in it was a typical Irish away performance. Martin O'Neill's side sat back and waited for the pressure.
It came, and Austria missed an absolute sitter with the last kick of the game had hearts in mouths. But the 1-0 scoreline was enough and Ireland sit top of Group D.
The game was a whirlwind to follow on Twitter
Come on the boys @FAIreland 🇮🇪💪🏻 #ausirl #COYBIG
— Shay Given (@No1shaygiven) November 12, 2016
That's it Austria .. keep diving and rolling around and I expect we'll stick one in yer net while you're not looking ! #COYBIG #AUSvIRE
— john creedon (@johncreedon) November 12, 2016
what a goal by mcclean! foot like a traction engine
— Ken Early (@kenearlys) November 12, 2016
Hope McClean goal is shown regularly on Sky so his British fans can ask where his poppy is. #COYBIG
— Matt Cooper (@cooper_m) November 12, 2016
Too soon though.
— Balls.ie (@ballsdotie) November 12, 2016
Bring on Phil Babb and park the 🚌
— Shane Lowry (@ShaneLowryGolf) November 12, 2016
If there was ever a Nobel prize for Fate Tempting, George Hamilton would win it every year. #COYBIG
— Conor Pope (@conor_pope) November 12, 2016
This a marvelous picture Top Of The Table .... #COYBIG #AUSvIRE / #autirl pic.twitter.com/9nuWGEUZux
— Brian T Farrell (@BrianBeag) November 12, 2016
