Goalscorer Chiedozie Ogbene, game-changer Jason Knight and Ireland keeper Gavin Bazunu were three of the leading lights as Stephen Kenny's men landed third place in World Cup qualifying Group A with a 3-0 win in Luxembourg.
Irish Mirror Sport has rated the individual Ireland performances here, with Ogbene, Knight and Bazunu all scoring 8/10.
Gavin Bazunu 8 - Pulled off a world class save to keep out Thill’s deflected shot in yet another assured display.
Seamus Coleman 7 - Stepped out with the ball to start attacks and was solid in defence when needed.
Shane Duffy 7 - Misplaced passes had Ireland in bother but he made amends with his goal.
John Egan 7 - Played like an extra midfielder at times and made a brilliant block to deny the hosts late on.
Matt Doherty 6 - Second-half drive from distance fizzed over when he was growing into the game.
Josh Cullen 7 - Continues to stitch the play and clipped in the free-kick for Duffy’s vital goal.
Jeff Hendrick 6 - Close to scoring after the break and finished strongly with key role in Ogbene goal.
James McClean 7 - Energetic shift and the quality of his crossing was top notch throughout.
Chiedozie Ogbene 8 - MOTM capped another all-action display with a late goal that he deserved.
Callum Robinson 6 - Should have made more of the chances that fell his way before scoring at the death.
Adam Idah 5 - Penalty claims rejected and snatched at half chances. Struggled and subbed.
IRELAND SUBS
Jason Knight for Idah (62 mins) - 8
Troy Parrott for Robinson (90 mins) - 5
Andrew Omobamidele for Doherty ((90 mins) - 5
Conor Hourihane for Cullen (90 mins) - 5
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