Bosnia 1-1 Ireland: Dzeko denies O'Neill's men in Euro playoff

Edin Dzeko struck an 85th minute equaliser as Bosnia snatched a 1-1 draw against Republic of Ireland in the first leg of their Euro 2016 play-off.

Despite being without several key men including John O'Shea, Shane Long and Jonathan Walters due to injury and suspension, the visitors acquitted themselves extremely well at the Stadion Bilino Polje, defending stoutly for long periods and taking the lead via a breakaway goal from Robbie Brady after 82 minutes.

And, although skipper Edin Dzeko replied for Bosnia three minutes later, it is the visitors who now look to be in pole position ahead of the return leg in Dublin on Monday.