RATINGS..

DARREN RANDOLPH

Pulled off good save to deny Kakabadze but was beaten for the costly equaliser.

CYRUS CHRISTIE

Floated in the freekick for Duffy’s goal but all at sea thereafter and Georgia tormented him.

SHANE DUFFY

Scored his first Irish goal after just four minutes and went close to a second. Defended well.

CIARAN CLARK

Clattered the goalkeeper just as Duffy scored his goal but did the basics well on a difficult night.

STEPHEN WARD

Lucky to avoid an early booking that would have ruled him out of Serbia but had his hands full.

GLENN WHELAN

Stand-in captain in Seamus Coleman’s absence but Ireland’s midfield was non-existent for large parts.

HARRY ARTER

Had a shot saved in the second-half but was off the boil and well below his best. Subbed off.

JAMES McCLEAN

Incredible fitness levels and did the dirty stuff. Had chance to win it at the death. Booked.

ROBBIE BRADY

Ireland needed a spark but he was nowhere near the levels we expect and was largely anonymous.

JON WALTERS

Battled back from injury to make his 50th appearance but couldn’t impact the game like we know he can.

SHANE LONG

Trusted to start despite lack of club games and worked hard. Shot and headed over the bar.

SUBSTITUTES

Aiden McGeady for Arter (62 mins) - 5

Daryl Murphy for Whelan (79 mins) - 5