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Ireland's Evan Ferguson and Robbie Brady celebrate. Ryan Byrne/INPHO
Football
Ireland beat Bulgaria in Nations League playoff to secure League B status
Evan Ferguson and Adam Idah scored the goals in another comeback win.
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Republic of Ireland 2
Bulgaria 1
Ireland win 4-2 on aggregate
IRELAND HAVE RETAINED their League B status after overcoming Bulgaria over two legs in their Nations League playoff.
Heimir Hallgrímsson’s side secured another 2-1 comeback win this evening at the Aviva Stadium; second-half goals from Evan Ferguson and Adam Idah wrapping up the victory as 40,156 fans watched on.
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