Chiedozie Ogbene impressed again for the Republic as he scored his second international goalThe Republic of Ireland scored three second-half goals as they ended their World Cup qualifying campaign on a high with victory over Luxembourg. Shane Duffy opened the scoring after 67 minutes when he headed home from Josh Cullen’s free-kick. Chiedozie Ogbene added a second when he converted from close range before Callum Robinson tapped in a late third.The win sees the Republic finish above Luxembourg in third place in Group A on goal difference.Kenny says ‘more to come’ from Republic after Luxembourg winThe Republic’s opener came after Luxembourg’s Danel Sinani saw his 54th-minute strike ruled out following a foul on Duffy in the build-up.It is a satisfying end to what has ultimately been a disappointing campaign for the Republic, the nadir of which was the shock 1-0 home defeat by Luxembourg in March.But manager Stephen Kenny has overseen an improvement in results since then – with only one defeat in 10 games – and will be pleased with how his players avenged that harrowing loss in their first meeting with Luxembourg. Ogbene stars againRotherham winger Ogbene has impressed for the Irish since making his debut in a friendly against Hungary in October, and was once again a bright spark for Kenny’s side. Popping up on both wings, the 24-year-old used his pace and direct running to unnerve the Luxembourg defence, and almost had an assist after nine minutes when he sprinted down the right flank before his… Click below to read the full story from BBC Sport
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World Cup qualifiers: Republic end campaign on a high with victory over Luxembourg
