Shane Duffy Brainfart Allows Moldova In For Equalising Goal

Disaster struck in the closing moments of the first half as the Republic of Ireland gifted Moldova a goal and, thus, a way back into the game.

There was an error of judgment between the Irish centre-backs, Shane Duffy and Ciaran Clark, with Clark rushing up and Duffy being caught out of position to allow Moldova's Bugaev in for a goal.

Shane Duffy is still turning...

— Dodge (@seidodge) October 9, 2016

Our two CB out the game completely there. Did not see that coming!!!

— Stephen Elliott (@SleevesElliott) October 9, 2016

Christ. Shocking defending.

— Nathan Murphy (@nathanmurf) October 9, 2016

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