Doing the Poznan: Ireland fans continue to enjoy themselves despite the scoreline

Captain for the night Damien Duff’s first act on the occasion of his 100th cap - and arguably his last - was to win a free-kick in a good position on the right.

His in-swinging cross was met by Richard Dunne, whose header was instantly blocked by Chiellini. The loose ball fell to Keith Andrews but his shot was blocked.

Although Italy did win a couple of corners, Ireland looked in control at the set-pieces with Dunne and John O’Shea making vital clearing headers. As in Moscow, Dunne was like a one-man blocking machine throughout the game.

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