Browne salvages draw for Ireland against World Cup contenders Belgium

26-Mar-2022 20:39:13 | The Guardian

Alan Browne ensured the Republic of Ireland’s big day had a fitting ending as his late equaliser secured a creditable draw against Belgium, the world’s No 1 team.

Browne powered home an 86th-minute header to send the crowd at the Football Association of Ireland’s centenary game home happy. It was no more than Stephen Kenny’s side deserved – they are now unbeaten in seven outings and have lost once in 11 – 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.