I saw Ireland was beaten by Croatia, Yogi, and being of proud Irish descent, I always have a soft spot in my heart for them. I would think both countries are long shots, but was this result expected.

I was reading where the Church was holding a major international conference of some kind in Dublin, and all of the foreign prelates attending felt especially honored when they saw the streets filled with Irish flags and enthusiasm upon their arrival. They eventually learned that the excitement was for the match against Croatia.