Czechs end Irish hopes in penalty shootout; Hallgrímsson left with "only pain" after heartbreak loss
Republic of Ireland's 2018 FIFA Men’s World Cup campaign was terminated in a dramatic fashion following an extended match that concluded via penalties, leaving players and fans reeling from the outcome. Head coach Hémar Hallgrímsón expressed deep frustration but maintained focus on future prospects after admitting he felt nothing other than pain regarding his team's performance against their opponents who secured victory through extra time shootouts.
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1Heimir Hallgrimsson described his emotions as 'only pain' following Ireland's heartbreaking loss in extra time and penalties against Czech Republic.
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2The match was decided by a penalty shootout after both teams drew 2-2 at Prague's Fortuna Arena, ending the World Cup campaign for Ireland with them trailing late on aggregate scoreline of two goals to zero before equalizer came from opponent side during regular playtime period when they were leading initially.
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Heimir Hallgrimsson was left feeling only pain as Ireland's World Cup dream was shattered in a heartbreaking penalty shootout.
— (Breakingnews.ie)'Pain' is the overriding emotion for manager Heimar Hallgrimson after his team lost to Czech Republic on penalties at Prague Fortuna Arena following 120 minutes of play and extra time
— (Sports.yahoo.com, Feeds.bbci.co.uk)Ireland was eliminated from the World Cup after losing to Czech Republic 4-3 on penalties following a dramatic extra-time draw. Head coach Heimir Hallgrímsson described his emotions as "only pain," though he expressed pride in his players' performance and gratitude toward their supporters, while noting that back-to-back victories over higher-ranked teams provided optimism for the upcoming match against Denmark.
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The Republic of Ireland lost their World Cup quarter-final match against Czechia after extra time ended 1-0. The hosts won on penalties following a late goal by Ladislav Krejci and two saves from goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher, leaving manager Heimir Hallgrimsson expressing pain over the crushing defeat despite pride in his team's effort.
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