So, Emir Spahic Was Very Lucky Not To Be Sent Off In The First Half

Bosnian centre-back Emir Spahic was lucky to stay on the pitch in the first half against Ireland.

The 35-year-old was booked for a lunging tackle on Jeff Hendrick after 20 minutes.

Not long after, he was against involved when the referee penalised a Bosnian player for a high foot. The Hamburg player went in strongly on Wes Hoolahan after the whistle hand been blown.

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