They will now feature at their first ever European Championships in France next year.
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At Windsor Park there was a strong Fermanagh representation willing their boys on to victory including Enniskillen man Gary Donalson, pictured below.
A second-half goal from substitute Shane Long has given Republic of Ireland an historic 1-0 win over world champions Germany in Dublin.
A football-mad couple from Carrickfergus, who planned their wedding around Northern Ireland’s European qualifier against Greece on Thursday, have their sights set on a Euro 2016 honeymoon.
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He told Belfast Live: “The captain has pulled us through, getting his two goals and being brilliant all tournament”.
“I am disappointed by this defeat but at least we still have it in our own hands”. We had good chances to do that, especially in the first half.
“I had the joy of scoring the goal that qualified us but we all fought hard and we all deserve to be applauded”, said Moutinho.
“You need your Premiership players to bring their experience with them and help us – the people playing in the Championship and in Scotland”.
The result leaves qualification from Group D up for grabs ahead of the final round of matches, with the Germans, Ireland and Poland all capable of securing a place in the finals in France next summer. A late Hungary rally saw them come out 2-1 victors and still in contention for automatic qualification.
“I was delighted to get on the scoresheet but credit to everyone of the players and the management”.
“It was a magnificent night and we couldn’t have asked for it to go any better”.
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Davis, 30, was 18 months old when the Irish played in their last finals at the 1986 World Cup and says the lean times during his 10-year global career make this triumph all the sweeter. “It’s a huge achievement for the squad and the country and we’re going to enjoy tonight and then look forward to Sunday”.
