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Republic of Ireland national football team
European Championship | Qualifiers
Oct 11, 2014 at 5pm UK
 
Gibraltar national football team

7-0

Keane (6', 14', 18' pen.), McClean (46', 53'), Perez (51' og.), Hoolahan (56')
FT(HT: 3-0)

Half-Time Report: Republic of Ireland in complete control against Gibraltar

Robbie Keane scores a 16-minute hat-trick as the Republic of Ireland take a 3-0 lead over Gibraltar into the break of their Euro 2016 qualifier.

Robbie Keane scored a first-half hat-trick as the Republic of Ireland took a 3-0 lead over Gibraltar into the break of their Euro 2016 qualifier this evening.

Captain Robbie Keane of Republic of Ireland celebrates with team mates after scoring a goal during the EURO 2016 Qualifier match against Gibraltar on October 11, 2014© Getty Images

Wes Hoolahan wasted the home side's first big opening of the match when he headed over after being picked out at the back post by Aiden McGeady.

Ireland then made the breakthrough in the sixth minute through Keane, who slotted home McGeady's ball into the middle from close range.

James McClean almost grabbed a second for Ireland three minutes later, but his powerful effort was beaten away by Jordan Perez.

They did get their second in the 14th minute when Keane was played through on goal by Hoolahan before sliding an effort into the bottom corner.

Three minutes later, Ireland were awarded a penalty after Perez brought down Hoolahan and Keane made no mistake from the resulting spot kick with a composed finish which sealed his hat-trick.

The hosts continued to dominate as the half-time whistle approached and Hoolahan drilled a shot just wide, before McGeady saw a powerful strike tipped behind by the keeper.

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