Evan Ferguson showed his strong mentality after breaking his goal drought with a brilliant strike against Bulgaria on Sunday night

EVAN FERGUSON put a year’s frustration behind him as Ireland beat Bulgaria for the second time in 72 hours. Heimir Hallgrimsson’s side preserved their Nations League Group B status as they once

The home crowd responds to another Irish attack which leads to a scramble in the box involving Troy Parrott. Anton Nedyalkov manages to hack it clear. Ireland remain on the front foot as Finn Azaz wins a free. Robbie Brady stands over it.

Ferguson slammed a 63rd minute equaliser against Bulgaria before Adam Idah reminded Heimir Hallgrimsson of his worth with a winner five minutes from time.

The Republic of Ireland had to come from behind once again to beat Bulgaria 2-1 in tonight's UEFA Nations League play-off at Aviva Stadium.