A resilient defensive performance frustrated the hosts and earned a second clean sheet in as many games for O’Neill’s men since he took charge earlier this month.
Ireland beat Latvia 3-0 on Friday night in O’Neill’s first game at the helm, but he knew this would be a much sterner test. And the former Sunderland boss was encouraged by the way his players stood up to the challenge.
O’Neill said: “It was not the best game for the fans to watch, but overall I’m satisfied. First of all, because in the second meeting, we kept a clean sheet.
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“The pitch was not the best today, but there is nothing to explain. The pitch was the same for both teams. To draw away with such a demanding team as Poland is a really good result that will help us build some confidence.”
O’Neill and his assistant Roy Keane now have plenty of time to plan for their next game against Serbia on 5 March.
O'Neill impressed with Ireland attitude in Poznan
MARIN O’NEILL WAS impressed with the attitude of his Ireland side during their 0-0 draw against Poland in Poznan last night.
A resilient defensive performance frustrated the hosts and earned a second clean sheet in as many games for O’Neill’s men since he took charge earlier this month.
Ireland beat Latvia 3-0 on Friday night in O’Neill’s first game at the helm, but he knew this would be a much sterner test. And the former Sunderland boss was encouraged by the way his players stood up to the challenge.
O’Neill said: “It was not the best game for the fans to watch, but overall I’m satisfied. First of all, because in the second meeting, we kept a clean sheet.
“The pitch was not the best today, but there is nothing to explain. The pitch was the same for both teams. To draw away with such a demanding team as Poland is a really good result that will help us build some confidence.”
O’Neill and his assistant Roy Keane now have plenty of time to plan for their next game against Serbia on 5 March.
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