Republic of Ireland moved second in World Cup qualifying Group D after a 3-1 victory in Moldova.

Republic of Ireland moved second in World Cup qualifying Group D after a 3-1 victory in Moldova. Jonas Jerebko Jersey . Martin ONeills side were ahead after just two minutes with Shane Long opening the scoring after racing onto Wes Hoolahans through ball.However, after dominating proceedings, they were pegged back in added time at the end of the half by Igor Bugaevs first strike since June 2011 and Moldovas first goal of the campaign. The visitors hit back after the break though thanks to James McCleans second-half double to claim their second win of the campaign, moving to seven points and just behind group leaders Serbia on goal difference. Republic of Irelands James McClean celebrates Knowing a win would put them in an excellent position in Group D following Wales earlier draw with Georgia, Ireland made the perfect start as Hoolahans pass released Long and he curled the ball past Nicolae Calancea and into the far corner.ONeill brought in Hoolahan and Glen Whelan following the 1-0 victory over Georgia last Thursday, and his side were well and truly on the front foot in the opening stages and nearly doubled their advantage in the 13th minute but McClean fired wide from James McCarthys cross.The visitors continued to threaten with Seamus Coleman standing a cross up to the far post for Long, but the Southampton strikers header was blocked by Vitalie Bordian. Glenn Whelan (L) challenges Gheorghe Andronic Whelan then fired wide from the edge of the penalty area before McCleans free-kick sailed over the bar as Ireland did everything but extend their advantage.And it came back to haunt them as Moldova, who rarely threatened in the opening 45 minutes, found themselves level in added time at the end of the first-half. With Ireland caught high up the field, Bugaev raced onto Alexandru Gatcans through ball and picked out the far corner with a cool finish. Republic of Ireland manager Martin ONeill claims he is happy with the performance of his side as they beat Moldova 3-1 in a Group D World Cup Qualifier. Buoyed by their finish to the first half, Moldova resumed in confident mood and went close within two minutes of the restart when Alexandru Dedov cut inside from the left and thumped a dipping right-foot shot into Randolphs midriff.The Ireland keepers evening became more uncomfortable two minutes later when he could only punch a high ball to Eugen Zasavitchi under pressure from Gatcan, but the midfielders first-time shot was well blocked by Ciaran Clark.A concerted response was required and it started almost immediately with McClean getting his head to a Jonathan Walters cross, but failing to trouble Calancea, who then had to field Hoolahans skidding 54th-minute shot. Martin ONeills side are second in Group D, level on points with Serbia ONeill was forced to make a change with 28 minutes remaining after Long went down clutching his hamstring and was replaced by winger Callum ODowda, a move which saw Walters promoted to the lone striker role.Perhaps sensing a rare positive result, Moldova retreated as they attempted to cling onto a point, but succumbed with 69 minutes played when Ireland finally calmed fraying nerves. Stephen Ward celebrates with James McClean Hoolahan picked out McCarthy on the edge of the box and although his shot was weak, it fell to Walters who controlled the ball and then stepped aside for McClean to slot it into the bottom corner.Moldova visibly wilted and they were hit again within seven minutes when Coleman carved his way into the penalty area and chipped the ball across to McClean, who volleyed it sweetly past the helpless Calancea to wrap up the points. 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