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O'Neill criticises Ireland after slip up against Georgia

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Republic of Ireland manager Martin O'Neill acknowledged his side's performance in their 1-1 draw against Georgia on Saturday was as poor as any in their World Cup qualifying campaign.

Shane Duffy scored a fourth-minute header to give Ireland the lead at Boris Paichadze Dinamo Arena in Tbilisi, but that was as good as it got for the team's travelling supporters, who watched as Georgia were allowed to dominate proceedings.

The hosts produced the best piece of football of the evening when Valeri Qazaishvili rounded off a slick passing move with the equaliser after 34 minutes, and O'Neill did not hide from his side's shortcomings.