Video: Here’s how Belarus got the better of Shay Given and Ireland tonight

SHAY GIVEN EARNED his 134th Republic of Ireland cap in a 2-1 friendly international loss against Belarus this evening.

Given, who debuted on March 29, 1996 in a 2-0 friendly loss against Russia is now the longest-serving Republic of Ireland international.  It’s 20 years and 65 days since he first appeared for the Boys in Green.

Tonight in Ireland’s last friendly before Euro 2016, Mikhali Hardzichuk put Belarus 1-0 up on 22 minutes at Turner’s Cross. Maksim Valadzko made it two on 64 minutes with an effort that deflected past Given off Ciaran Clark.

Ireland did pull a goal back on 72 minutes when Stephen Ward tucked home a pass from Shane Long.

Clark was named as man of the match in a below-par Irish performance.

Manager Martin O’Neill has until 11pm tonight to confirm his 23-man squad for Euro 2016.

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Here’s the action courtesy of Setanta Sports …

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Here’s how Hardzeichuk brilliantly put Belarus 1-0 up at Turners Cross. #IRLBEL #OnOurWay https://t.co/w2iXRNcx3X

— Setanta Sports (@SetantaSports) May 31, 2016

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A strong save from @No1shaygiven prevents Belarus going 2-0 ahead. #IRLBEL #OnOurWay https://t.co/jZqD6YIOPS

— Setanta Sports (@SetantaSports) May 31, 2016

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Great double save denies first Ciaran Clark and then Jeff Hendrick! ROI still trail 1-0. #IRLBEL #OnOurWay https://t.co/U53GYAfx35

— Setanta Sports (@SetantaSports) May 31, 2016

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Cyrus Christie caught out yet again as Valadzko doubles the lead for Belarus. #IRLBEL #OnOurWay https://t.co/gUwUjaFPw8

— Setanta Sports (@SetantaSports) May 31, 2016

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Here’s how Stephen Ward rifled one back for Ireland. #IRLBEL #OnOurWay https://t.co/atBFElDlFE

— Setanta Sports (@SetantaSports) May 31, 2016

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