Two first-half goals from Daryl Murphy kept Republic of Ireland's World Cup qualification hopes alive as they beat Moldova 2-0 on Friday
Murphy's second (2) and third goals (19) in 30 caps mean Martin O'Neill's side must now beat Wales in Cardiff on Monday night - live on  - if they are to secure a place in the play-offs
Moldova grew into the game in the second half, but their lack of quality in the final third offered little threat to Ireland
Alexandru Gatcan's straight red card for a bizarre headbutt in injury time summed up Moldova's frustration as the Republic enjoyed a comfortable win in Dublin
The hosts took the lead in the second minute
 Stephen Ward's long throw into the box was nodded on by Shane Duffy to Murphy, who volleyed home from close range
Shane Long could have doubled the lead in the 16th minute when he collected Callum O'Dowda's reverse pass, but his effort skidded narrowly wide of the post
Long's goal drought, which has gone on for 23 games for club and country, continues as his effort in the 22nd minute was blocked by Ilie Cebanu in goal before his rebound was cleared away
 But Murphy ensured the Republic went into half-time with a two-goal cushion after meeting Ward's cross to score with a looping header
The Republic dropped off in intensity in the second half as Moldova attempted to push further forward
 The visitors attempted numerous crosses into the box, but it mostly made for catching practice for Darren Randolph
Long missed another glorious chance on the hour mark
 O'Dowda's blocked shot landed at the feet of Long, who simply had to prod the ball into the empty goal, but instead fired his effort wide
The game ended in embarrassment for Moldova in injury time as Gatcan fouled substitute Harry Arter, before attempting to headbutt the Bournemouth midfielder as the Republic cruised to victory
We got off to a great start with a goal early on
 We spurned a couple of chances before Murphy made it 2-0
 Second half we maybe took our foot off the pedal but most importantly we won the game and it sets us up for Monday night
"It's pretty interesting but we'll go over there, and we know what we have to do
 Win a game in Cardiff
"Murphy had an evening to remember with his two goals overshadowing the performances of Shane Long and Callum O'Dowda, who were also given opportunities to impress
His two goals proved decisive for Republic of Ireland, who recorded a much-needed win on a night where Wales also won
Republic of Ireland end their World Cup qualification campaign at Wales at the Cardiff City Stadium on Monday, live on  & 
 Moldova face Austria in their final Group D clash
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