Wexford Echo — Ireland nerves in tatters at half-time

Saturday, June 18, 2016

Phew – got to half-time and no score in the game between Belgium and the Republic of Ireland.

Given how the first half played out, most Ireland fans are relieved not to have conceded.

18 June 2016; Seamus Coleman of Republic of Ireland in action against Jan Vertonghen of Belgium in the UEFA Euro 2016 Group E match between Belgium and Republic of Ireland at Nouveau Stade de Bordeaux in Bordeaux, France. Photo by David Maher/Sportsfile

It was a loooong 45 minutes.

Long 45 minutes there. Under the kosh. But giving them no real chances. Shite ref. Long 45 minutes ahead. #COYBIG #Ireland #IRLBEL
— Mor (@MorHealy) June 18, 2016

Getting to half time scoreless is a near miracle. #IRLBEL pray for sane in second half.
— Matt Cooper (@cooper_m) June 18, 2016

Belgium had by far the better of the chances and there has been some heroic defending from Ireland

#COYBIG #IRLBEL some superb defense in there lads. Think Shane could do with a little more loving .. and ball time!
— aharring (@aharring) June 18, 2016

What every #IRL fan looks like at the moment. #IRLBEL pic.twitter.com/COtQ1hl2wr
— FM104 (@FM104) June 18, 2016

And a LOT of people aren’t happy with the ref

Hope the referee is reconsidering his life at half time.....the bollox #COYBIG #IRLBEL
— Sarah Collins (@collgins) June 18, 2016

2/2 Absolute disgrace, taking the fun out of the sport completely. #IRLBEL #IRE16 #EURO2016 #refereeisadisgrace #boysingreen #BelgiumIreland
— Claire Finnegan (@clairefinn06) June 18, 2016

Shocking decision to book Hendricks. Ref looked at him with the ball on the pitch & still let Belgium take the throw in #IRLBEL #EURO2016
— Jerry Higgins (@JerryHiggins86) June 18, 2016

Fingers crossed for the second half.

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