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Seamus Coleman admits Republic of Ireland were poor against Georgia but will head to Moldova 'on a bit of a buzz'

Seamus Coleman is urging the Republic of Ireland to make the most of their good fortune against Georgia by completing a six-point World Cup qualifying haul in Moldova.

Martin O'Neill's men turned in a tepid display against the Georgians at the Aviva Stadium on Thursday evening, but still managed to emerge victorious from a game in which they enjoyed more than their fair share of good luck.

Captain Coleman's fist senior international goal on his 40th appearance for his country ultimately won the day and left the Republic in a four-way tie with Wales, Serbia and Austria at the top of Group D.