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Ireland’s Shane Long stuns the world champions (Video)

Published 21:41 8 Oct 2015 BST

Updated 21:42 8 Oct 2015 BST

Tom Victor
Ireland’s Shane Long stuns the world champions (Video)

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Ireland were 6/1 outsiders for their home match against Germany, but Shane Long's strike shocked the World Champions.

Latching on to a clearance from substitute goalkeeper Darren Randolph, the Southampton striker ran through on goal to beat Manuel Neuer and give his country a surprise lead with just 20 minutes remaining. Ireland held on for a win, a result that put Martin O'Neill's side in pole position to join Germany at Euro 2016, with Poland drawing 2-2 with Scotland at Hampden Park. With one game remaining, victory away to Poland would ensure they make it to the European Championships in France, while they are guaranteed at least a play-off place. https://twitter.com/soccerlens/status/652216944683286528
Ireland's Shane Long stuns the world champions (Video)