Another frustrating draw for Ireland
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Another frustrating draw for Ireland

Republic of Ireland 1 

Scotland 1

A deflected Shaun Maloney goal denied the Republic of Ireland a much needed European Championships 2016 qualifiers Group D victory at the Aviva Stadium.

Jon Walters' controversial 38th minute goal gave the home side a deserved lead, but Scotland levelled within seconds of the restart.

Maloney's left footed shot took a deflection off John O'Shea as the visitors' restored parity putting Ireland under severe pressure to respond.

In the closing stages Ireland poured forward in search of a winner, but Scotland defended in resolute fashion to earn a share of the spoils.