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Republic of Ireland fans react: 'Very cruel' and 'it wasn't our day' as World Cup heartache sinks in

Republic of Ireland supporters have been reacting to the World Cup play-off defeat to Czechia at the Fortuna Arena on Thursday night.

Ireland lost in a penalty shootout on a long night for fans, having travelled to Prague in huge numbers.

Paul O'Flynn spoke to fans young and old, as well as a Czechia supporter, who thanked us for Ed Sheeran.

But the overriding theme is devastation among Irish fans.

Watch above.

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