Serbia 0 - 0 Republic of Ireland: Trapattoni’s Ireland earn credible draw
The match at the Red Star Stadium in Belgrade may only have been a friendly, but it was crucial Trapattoni’s side emerged with creditability after a summer to forget, and they did exactly that. Chances were sparse in a game that lacked sparkle, but Kieren Westwood proved himself as Shay Given’s replacement for the long term with a stunning save from Zdravko Kuzmanovicto’s 20-yard free-kick to guarantee a deserved draw.
The Republic’s best chance came in the 56th minute after James McClean surged forward and delivered a low ball into the area that was flicked only a yard wide by Jon Walters.