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Ireland out of World Cup playoffs but Hallgrimsson sees growth after Czech loss
Republic of Ireland were eliminated from the World Cup playoffs after losing a shootout to the Czech Republic in Prague. Head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson said there are plenty of reasons for optimism, pointing to clear growth in his squad despite the painful exit.
Republic of Ireland boss Heimir Hallgrimsson says there are plenty of reasons to be optimistic following his side's World Cup play-off shootout defeat by the Czech Republic.