Republic of Ireland comfortable victors against Luxembourg | OneFootball

The Republic of Ireland scored three second-half goals as they ended their World Cup qualifying campaign on a high with victory over Luxembourg.

Shane Duffy opened the scoring after 67 minutes when he headed home from Josh Cullen's free-kick.

Chiedozie Ogbene added a second when he converted from close range before Callum Robinson tapped in a late third.

The win sees the Republic finish above Luxembourg in third place in Group A on goal difference.

The Republic's opener came after Luxembourg's Danel Sinani saw his 54th-minute strike ruled out following a foul on Duffy in the build-up.

It is a satisfying end to what has ultimately been a disappointing campaign for the Republic, the nadir of which was the shock 1-0 home defeat by Luxembourg in March.

But manager Stephen Kenny has overseen an improvement in results since then - with only one defeat in 10 games - and will be pleased with how his players avenged that harrowing loss in their first meeting with Luxembourg.