Ireland failed to get the necessary points in their final Euro 2016 qualifier on Sunday, losing 2-1 against Poland and finishing in third place in Group D. The result means Poland have qualified for next year's European Championship, while Ireland will have to win a play-off to join them.
Grzegorz Krychowiak gave the hosts an early lead, but Jonathan Walters equalised from the penalty spot within minutes after a frantic start to the match. Robert Lewandowski made it 2-1 just before half-time, and Poland easily clung onto the lead in the second half. John O'Shea was sent off in injury time.