Updated at 9.40pm
A SUBLIME HAT-TRICK from Christian Eriksen sent Denmark to the World Cup on Tuesday night, as Ireland fell 5-1 at the Aviva Stadium.
Martin O’Neill’s side had taken an early lead when Shane Duffy headed his side in front after just six minutes.
However two goals in the space of three minutes, the first an own goal from Cyrus Christie, the second a stunning effort off the crossbar from Eriksen, gave the visitors a 2-1 lead heading into the break.
Eriksen added two more after the interval to complete his rout before substitute Nicklas Bendtner added a late penalty, with the 5-1 defeat meaning Ireland have failed to qualify for a World Cup finals for the fourth time in succession.
You can watch all the goals below.
Ireland 1-0 Denmark, Shane Duffy — 6 minutes
SHANE DUFFY!!!!!!
— RTÉ Soccer (@RTEsoccer) November 14, 2017
You are a beautiful creature#Irlden #rtesoccerhttps://t.co/QGTmsrECQz pic.twitter.com/sFZi9BR2GK
Ireland 1-1 Denmark, Cyrus Christie OG — 29 minutes
1-1... Very irritating goal to concede#Irlden #rtesoccerhttps://t.co/QGTmsrECQz pic.twitter.com/zNLTmCbzR1
— RTÉ Soccer (@RTEsoccer) November 14, 2017
Ireland 1-2 Denmark, Christian Eriksen — 32 minutes
Ward dispossessed and the best player on the field punishes us in disgustingly brilliant fashion#Irlden #rtesoccerhttps://t.co/QGTmsrECQz pic.twitter.com/ToEP44rYKr
— RTÉ Soccer (@RTEsoccer) November 14, 2017
Ireland 1-3 Denmark, Christian Eriksen — 63 minutes
Russia is too big, over-priced and I heard there are bears#Irlden #rtesoccerhttps://t.co/QGTmsrECQz pic.twitter.com/Wgm6ML4hXv
— RTÉ Soccer (@RTEsoccer) November 14, 2017
Ireland 1-4 Denmark, Christian Eriksen — 74 minutes
Hat-trick for Christian Eriksen.
— RTÉ Soccer (@RTEsoccer) November 14, 2017
Credit where it is due, that man can kick a football#Irlden #rtesoccerhttps://t.co/QGTmsrECQz pic.twitter.com/Jh8gj2kDOh
Ireland 1-5 Denmark, Nicklas Bendtner — 90 minutes
Our ignominy is complete#Irlden #rtesoccerhttps://t.co/QGTmsrECQz pic.twitter.com/cRtEkcQMs4
— RTÉ Soccer (@RTEsoccer) November 14, 2017
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