Republic of Ireland fans were buzzing after Alan Browne gave the Boys in Green a 1-0 lead in Serbia.
Ireland’s seven-game wait for a goal ended after 11 hours and 18 minutes of football when they took the lead from their first coherent attack of the game.
Callum Robinson picked up possession on the left edge of the penalty area and he made a yard of space for himself before floating a cross to the far post, where Browne rose to plant a firm downward header into the net.
Unfortunately, Serbia equalised minutes before half-time through Dusan Vlahovic.
Mark Travers made a vital 44th-minute save from Filip Djuricic after his run into the box had been picked out by Tadic to ensure the half ended with the score at 1-1.
A large number of fans took to social media to celebrate Browne's goal in Belgrade.
One said: "Alan Browne is God."
Another commented: "Alan Browne is a national hero."
Someone else posted: "Alan Browne you fucking legend."
One other tweet read: "GET INN!!!! WE'VE FINALLY SCORED A GOAL!! So pleased it was Alan Browne too."
Another person said: "A goal an actual real life goal. Completely beside myself gwan Alan Browne feck the begrudgers World Cup here we come #coybig."
Reacting to the equaliser, one supporter commented: "Serbia growing in confidence. Their goal was well worked but also too easy for them."
Another posted: "Very nice goal by Serbia.
"They finally create a quality scoring chance and it counts.
"Dusan Vlahovic continues to impress and this time for Serbia.
"Timed his run perfectly and great finish.
"Tadic did a good job winning the challenge and getting the ball to him."
