'Go Gung-Ho' - Hallgrimsson Urged Players to Fight Back

'Go gung-ho' - Hallgrimsson urged players to fight back

If Ireland are going to qualify for the World Cup, it would appear that they are going to have to do it the hard way, following a fortuitous 2-2 draw with Hungary to open the campaign.

Ireland ‘not happy with a point’ against Hungary, but ‘more positives than negatives,’ says Hallgrímsson

Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrímsson credits his players for fighting back from 2-0 down

Opening night reviews are in: how Ireland's rescue act rated against Hungary

Keeper Caoimhín Kelleher and wide man Ryan Manning performed best on a difficult first World Cup qualifier. In the end, a rescued point was more than welcome

Saturday Sport: Ireland draw 2-2 with Hungary in World Cup qualifier

Ireland haven't won an opening World Cup qualifier since 2012.

SNAP REACTION: Ireland 2-2 Hungary | Irish comeback keeps World Cup dream alive

David and Gavin offer their immediate thoughts after Ireland came from two goals down to draw with Hungary at the Aviva Stadium.

Heimir Hallgrimsson praises Ireland ‘character’ after second-half fightback

Heimir Hallgrimsson was left with mixed emotions as he watched the Republic of Ireland scrap their way to a 2-2 World Cup qualifying draw with 10-man Hungary.Ireland got off to a dreadful start and trailed 2-0 at the Aviva Stadium after just 15 minutes, but goals from Evan Ferguson and substitute Adam Idah either side of Roland Sallai’s dismissal ultimately handed them a first Group F point from their opening fixture.Hallgrimsson said: “I’m unha…