A Shane Duffy header got Ireland out of jail against Bulgaria in Sofia on Thursday evening.
The captain rose to meet Robbie Brady's corner in the 93rd minute and grab a point for Ireland.
The match, a Group B4 Nations League game, was Stephen Kenny's first in charge of the Ireland team.
Shane Duffy heads home a 93rd minute equaliser to earn Ireland a draw in Bulgaria
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Bulgaria had taken the lead in the 56th minute through Bozhidar Kraev.
Kraev found a bus corridor of space between Ireland centre-backs Duffy and John Egan which allowed Todor Nedelev to slip him through on goal.
Midtjylland player Kraev then slotted the ball through the legs of Darren Randolph.
Ireland had dominated the opening 45 minutes in terms of possession and had the first half's best chance through Aaron Connolly.
Bulgaria lead Ireland as Kraev breaks away to fire through Darren Randolph
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