Talk about putting them under pressure.
Ireland stormed to Euro 2016 on Monday evening after a fantastic 2-0 win over Bosnia at the Aviva.
With nerves on tentherhooks from the very beginning, it was the legend that is Jon Walters who became the hero of the night, slotting home a first half penalty and hitting the net from the back post in the second half.
Not one for selfies after games but you can’t miss one with the president Michael D Higgins have a bit of that! pic.twitter.com/R2EeobeEZZ
— Jonathan walters (@JonWalters19) November 16, 2015
Our lovely bros from JOE.ie were down at the Aviva to capture the celebrations in style, and while you might have thought that a BBC reporter had been mobbed by jubilant Irish fans, you ain’t seen nothing yet, as JOE.ie’s Eric Lalor (or Cathal from Fair City to many) was absolutely swarmed. Check it out…
Irish fans react to Euro qualificationThe Irish fans were immense at the Aviva Stadium. What a night! #COYBIG
Posted by JOE.ie on Tuesday, November 17, 2015
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