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Republic of Ireland 0 Iceland 1: Magnusson magic hands hosts rare loss

Republic of Ireland's 15-game unbeaten run at home was ended by Iceland on Tuesday, a Hordur Bjorgvin Magnusson free-kick earning a 1-0 win.

Hordur Bjorgvin Magnusson's brilliant free-kick earned Iceland a 1-0 friendly win in Dublin on Tuesday, inflicting a rare home defeat on Republic of Ireland.

Ireland were unbeaten in their last 15 international matches at the Aviva Stadium but struggled to break the well-organised visitors down in a game lacking clear-cut chances for either side.

Bristol City defender Magnusson gave Iceland the lead midway through the first half after a tepid opening, his free-kick clearing the wall and picking out the bottom corner to score his first international goal.