Republic of Ireland vs. Bosnia & Herzegovina: Goals and Highlights from Play-off

The Republic of Ireland hosted Bosnia & Herzegovina on Monday looking to qualify for their second consecutive European Championships. After a 1-1 draw in the first leg on Friday, the Irish would have been confident of sealing qualification on their home turf.

Ireland started brightly, Robbie Brady and Jonathan Walters in particular causing problems. And after 23 minutes, the home side's pressure paid off, as they were awarded what appeared a fortuitous penalty as Ervin Zukanovic was penalised for handling Daryl Murphy's cross.

Walters made no mistake from the spot, sending Asmir Begovic the wrong way to give Ireland a 2-1 aggregate lead.

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Ireland 1-0 B & H - A handball and a Walters penalty separates the 2 at HT Harsh penalty? Courtesy: Sky pic.twitter.com/46QAGQd9i8

— fanatix (@therealfanatix) November 16, 2015"

Into the second half and despite the away side upping the pressure, it was Ireland who scored again, Walters volleying home at the back post to put his country within touching distance of Euro 2016.

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#EliminatoriasEuro2016 #Repechaje #Vuelta ST 70'. GOL DE #IRLANDA. Jonathan Walters pone el 2-0 v #Bosnia. Serie 3-1 pic.twitter.com/s1ZuMlZlUV

— Camino a Rusia (@caminoarusia) November 16, 2015"

2-0 it finished and Ireland had secured their place at Euro 2016.

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