Ireland goalkeeper Darren Randolph has earned himself a new nickname after producing a marvellous, yet terrifying, piece of skill against Italy, writes Stephen Barry.

33 minutes were on the clock, the score a tense 0-0 and in goal Randolphinho decided to produce a Cruyff turn.

RANDOLPHINIO

— BallTalk TV (@BallTalkTV) June 22, 2016

#Randolphinho pic.twitter.com/V5GTbQ4Yz0

— RTÉ Soccer (@RTEsoccer) June 22, 2016

He truly conned Simone Zaza, who could only bow his head in a mix of shame and appreciation.

The nervy Irish fans both loved it and hated it at the same time…

Gotta love Darren Randolph. #ITAIRL pic.twitter.com/7dxCOOBgCf

— Arenas (@FussballKevin) June 22, 2016

Randolph with the Cruyff turn, love it. #IRL #ITA

— Back Page Football (@bpfootball) June 22, 2016

Randolph channelling his inner Barthez. #meheart #IRLITA #EURO2016

— Niall Geraghty (@NiallerGeraghty) June 22, 2016

Jesus Mary and St Joseph , next thing Randolph will be doing the scorpion kick!😳 #IRLITA pic.twitter.com/17K8gZlXz5

— Snoozer (@Tutter69) June 22, 2016

Darren, the 34th minute of tonight's game was not the time to pay tribute to Johan Cruyff

— Stephen Doyle (@dubsoulrebel) June 22, 2016

Randolph taking a chance at the back but he gets away with it, little turn. ME NERVES. #IRLITA

— Newstalk Sport (@NewstalkSport) June 22, 2016

Surely it’s a sign…

When Randolph Cruyff-turns Zaza you start to think it might be your night...

— Jake Humphrey (@mrjakehumphrey) June 22, 2016

So far Randolph has done his bit in the must-win game, but Ireland are still locked in a scoreless tie at the break.