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Ireland suffered a penalty shootout loss to Slovakia on Thursday night in their Euro 2020 play-off match away from home, and Ireland fans gave a mixed reaction to Tottenham Hotspur right-back Matt’s display. Doherty.
The 28-year-old Doherty started for Stephen Kenny’s Ireland, winning just his 12th international game for Ireland in what was billed as a crucial match for his country. Ireland had to win to have any chance of qualifying for Euro 2020.
In what was a close match, both sides managed just one shot on goal for the first 90 minutes as Doherty lined up alongside Shane Duffy, John Egan and Enda Stevens on defense, facing Darren Randolph.
That match went to penalties after the two teams failed to break the deadlock during 30 minutes of overtime. Doherty was chosen to shoot a penalty for his country, but failed to hit the back of the net.
Doherty wasn’t the only player to miss for Ireland, as Preston’s Alan Browne also failed to convert from 12 yards, while Slovakia hit the back of the net on all four of their penalties. Ireland dropped out of qualification for Euro 2020.
Ireland fans talked about Doherty during and after the play-off clash and it was largely a mixed reaction to his performance. Some thought he played well, while others felt he left too many holes on defense when attacking.
Matt Doherty’s passing has been 🔥 #COYBIG #SLOIRL
– Keith Rooney (@KeithJRooney) October 8, 2020
Matt Doherty gives opportunities to the rival
– Brendan Crossan (@CrossanBrendan) October 8, 2020
Doherty has a really good game! #SLOIRL #SVKIRL #COYBIG
– Grace O’Sullivan (@gosulli) October 8, 2020
We could do with a little more cutting edge and looked a bit vulnerable on the breaks from the corners, but there were a lot of encouraging signs in the first half. Doherty showed some nice glimpses of what he is capable of too. #SLOIRL # EURO2020
– Damian Shiels (@irishacw) October 8, 2020
Ireland’s biggest problems are Stephens and Doherty. They fight in defense, their bad defense is covered in a rear 5 #SLOIRL
– Aidan Leahy (@Aido_L) October 8, 2020
DOHERTY IS A GOD ON THE LINE! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 #SVKIRL
– Harry (@hazzachelseafc) October 8, 2020
Matt Doherty is the most overrated player in the Premier.
– Edmund (@edmunddafox) October 8, 2020
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