Republic of Ireland hold Belgium in centenary game

Republic of Ireland hold Belgium in centenary game

Substitute Alan Browne ensured the Republic of Ireland's big day did not end in defeat as his late equaliser secured a creditable draw against world number one side Belgium.

Browne powered home an 86th-minute header as the Football Association of Ireland's centenary game ended 2-2 at the Aviva Stadium.

It was no more than Stephen Kenny's side deserved - they are now unbeaten in seven outings and have now lost only once in 11, and that against Portugal - after Chiedozie Ogbene had cancelled out Michy Batshuayi's sumptuous opener,
only for Hans Vanaken's deflected header to hand the visitors the lead once again.