As Ireland pulled off a famous win over the World Champions, Twitter had a lot to say throughout the game.
Here’s some of the best from a memorable 90 minutes.
Some wondered why Shane Long wasn’t starting…
Shane Long must be helping Robbie Keane with the breast feeding duties #IREvGER
— Joe O'Reilly (@jorefc) October 8, 2015
Others gave their view on what the tactics might be.
Murphy and Walters up front. Hit the big man appears to be the order of the day. #IREvGER
— Matthew Lysaght (@MatthewLysaght) October 8, 2015
As the game kicked off, some weren’t happy with the those tactics.
Awh lads there are other options then long balls ? #coybig #IREvGER
— bertie mcloughlin (@tmfworkshop) October 8, 2015
But the fans had packed out the Aviva and atmosphere was brilliant.
Here We Go!! #COYBIG pic.twitter.com/ioaUwD7bCA
— Inpho Photography (@Inphosports) October 8, 2015
At half time, things were looking good.
HT and @FAIreland go in against Germany 0-0 after some heroic Irish defending in that first half! #COYBIG pic.twitter.com/zpSkOGrtaF
— Inpho Photography (@Inphosports) October 8, 2015
Young Wes has been our best player! Good half time score! #COYBIG #IREvGER
— Rob Timony (@RobTimony) October 8, 2015
we have em rattled! #COYBIG #IREvGER https://t.co/cyNOLFJNyt
— thescholarwall (@thescholarwall) October 8, 2015
And as the second half kicked off the Irish fans were becoming more optimistic.
Ireland are looking so much more comfortable in the second half. There is hope yet... #IREvGER
— Simon O'Gorman (@Sighmo2) October 8, 2015
The introduction of Shane Long gave fans more hope, as Ireland looked much improved in the second half.
Game changer On comes shane long FINALLY That man can turn a game around #IREvGER
— Paul Mckeon (@irishpaulnyc) October 8, 2015
65 mins gone & Germans yet to test Randolph in goal. Irish gaining in confidence, could sneak this. #IREvGER
— Shawn Pogatchnik (@ShawnPogatchnik) October 8, 2015
James McCarthy was putting in a great shift.
Is this McCarthy's best performance in an Irish Jersey? #COYBIG #IREvGER
— Bearing_edge (@bearing_edge) October 8, 2015
But Shane Long sent shockwaves through the nation with a goal to put Ireland one up!
Shane long!!!!!!! 1-0 #IREvGER
— Michael Lavelle (@michaeldlavelle) October 8, 2015
What a finish..... ? #ShaneLong #IREvGER #COYBIG #EURO2016
— Laura Byrne® (@laurabyrne2008) October 8, 2015
What an 'assist' from Randolph. What a goal by Long. Please finish this out now lads. #IREvGER
— Thomas McGrath (@mcgratt) October 8, 2015
Goal. Shane Long. Magic #IREvGER #SuperSub pic.twitter.com/pS7kp3z6OH
— Sportsfile (@sportsfile) October 8, 2015
'Never Give Up' pic.twitter.com/Dwaj4Yg4Zq
— Inpho Photography (@Inphosports) October 8, 2015
But Germany kept the pressure on.
Germany miss a sitter and the cheer is almost as loud as it was for Shane Long's goal. #IREvGER 1-0 #SCOvPOL 2-1 #EURO2016
— Cillian O Conchuir (@killeroc) October 8, 2015
And as the final whistle blew Ireland celebrated a famous win.
The pic that perfectly sums up how a nation felt at the final whistle!! @FAIreland pic.twitter.com/7adoXFHmuH
— Inpho Photography (@Inphosports) October 8, 2015
Seriously big night in Irish sport! Congratulations to the Irish football team ☺ #COYBIG #IREvGER
— Beeftro Dublin (@BeeftroDublin) October 8, 2015
When do Germany send over the World Cup then? Seeing as we're now CHAMPIONS OF THE WORLD sure ??????? #IREvGER
— Niamh ní Dhonnacháin (@ceannoir) October 8, 2015
Some days are better than others #COYBIG #IREvGER pic.twitter.com/7PWAbv0nn4
— Brian Collins Nuiteq (@collinsb73) October 8, 2015
Tears of joy around the Aviva Stadium as Ireland beat Germany 1-0!! #irevger #sportlive pic.twitter.com/z2sCpmwMOT
— Shaun Cronin (@ShaunCronin7) October 8, 2015
This is one of the GREAT nights. We feel giddy, silly inside, we are children in 1990 again. I am in tears. #COYBIG #IREvGER #Aviva
— Oliver Callan (@olivercallan) October 8, 2015
Fantastic win for Ireland, well done boys #COYBIG @FAIreland #IREvGER
— Noeleen O'Brien (@NoeleenOB) October 8, 2015
We've only gone and taken 4 points off the world champs #COYBIG #IREvGER
— Arzo (@AaronLaceySon) October 8, 2015
Irish Eyes are most definately shining tonight #Poland in the mixer next #WeCanDoThis #COYBIG #Ireland #IREvGER #Buzzing #Europeanqualifiers
— Caroline Boyce (@CJBoyce11) October 8, 2015
Robbie Keane's breast milk really fed the boys well. #COYBIG #IREvGER
— Kinda Eddie Jordan (@EddieJordan_F1) October 8, 2015
Long Ball, Long Goal, Long way to la France! ??? #COYBIG #IREvGER
— Rob (@robquinlan7) October 8, 2015
Cripes. History! #irevger pic.twitter.com/dcJp7eHjcY
— MaireT (@MaireTNC) October 8, 2015
The whole Nation salutes you Mr Long. #IREvGER #COYBIG #EURO2016 #CapturingHistory pic.twitter.com/T3K5CcNifN
— Sportsfile (@sportsfile) October 8, 2015