Soccer

Shaqiri’s free-kick consigns John O’Shea’s Ireland to narrow defeat against Switzerland

Former Liverpool forward strikes with a first half free-kick as Ireland cannot force an equaliser despite late pressure

Xherdan Shaqiri scores Switzerland's first goal with a free-kick during the international friendly against the Republic of Ireland at the Aviva Stadium. Photograph: Niall Carson/PA Wire
Xherdan Shaqiri scores Switzerland's first goal with a free-kick during the international friendly against the Republic of Ireland at the Aviva Stadium. Photograph: Niall Carson/PA Wire
Gavin Cummiskey at the Aviva Stadium
Tue Mar 26 2024 - 22:04 • 4 MIN READ

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Gavin Cummiskey

Gavin Cummiskey

Gavin Cummiskey is The Irish Times' Soccer Correspondent