The calm before the storm - Stadionul Zimbru lies in wait.The Green Army descended on Chisinau in good spirits and fine voice.John O'Shea, David Meyler and James McClean survey their surroundings.The gaffer turned to Wes Hoolahan to pull the strings in the middle of the park.The captain cools down in the warm-up.Shane Long put Ireland in front in the early moments of the game
James McCarthy was battling for the ball for IrelandMan-of-the-match Wes Hoolahan had plenty of possessionIreland were caught by a sucker-punch just before the break as Igor Bugaev equalisedJames McClean celebrates his first goal and Ireland's secondIreland celebrate James McClean's first goalJames McClean's second goal of the game made sure of the points for IrelandThere was a late bust-up as Jon Walters was the victim of some rough stuff from a frustrated Moldova
