Could do little about either goal. Made a couple of good saves to keep the Republic of Ireland in the game at 1-0, especially to keep out Maksim Valadzko's long-range effort just before the break. 6 out of 10.
Struggled to contain Belarus' attacking players and his defending was suspect throughout the game. Was at fault for the second goal, allowing Valadzko to cut past him too easily. 4.
.@cyruschristie... A man of the people at Turner's Cross tonight after @FAIreland match!! pic.twitter.com/FNZp2cnYt7
— Inpho Photography (@Inphosports) May 31, 2016
Perhaps Martin O'Neill might have wanted to see more leadership qualities from the Derby captain when Ireland were rattled and lost their shape a little after going 1-0 down. 5.
Richard Keogh captains Ireland tonight. Owner of possibly the finest Panini sticker at the Euros. #YouWerentThere pic.twitter.com/9pGfFjX3Nk
— Paddy Power (@paddypower) May 31, 2016
Had a couple of chances with headers in the second half but was caught out of position a couple of times at the end that mattered - in defence. 5.
Had a lot of joy down the left early on as Ireland threatened an early goal. Caused Belarus problems for most of the evening and was rewarded with a goal. Put in a decent shift defensively too, most notably making a timely interception just before half-time to prevent a likely second goal for Belarus. 7.
Was involved more in the second half as Ireland improved markedly after half-time as he put some decent crosses into the box - one of which should have been headed home by Daryl Murphy. 6.
Aiden McGeady has made a career of running into cul de sacs
— Matt McMullan (@mattmcmullan4) May 31, 2016
A fairly solid showing although his distribution at times with the long ball was a little awry. Typically combative. 6.
Played it simple but without being overly effective. 5.
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— Ireland Football ⚽️🇮🇪 (@IrelandFootball) May 31, 2016
Looked up for it from the start and really got the crowd going with a couple of firm challenges on Dzyanis Palyakow early on. 6.
.@JamesMcC14 in action for @FAIreland this evening #WBA pic.twitter.com/Ku3KGhAl5t
— West Bromwich Albion (@WBA) May 31, 2016
Always wanted the ball and did not hide when the going got tough. 6.
"There's be going to be disappointed people, but that's football." - Jeff Hendrick. #IRLBEL #OnOurWay https://t.co/CFCfhbsPlg
— eir Sport (@eirSport) May 31, 2016
Largely starved of service, especially in the first half, and had a thankless task up front. Should probably have scored at the start of the second half but headed the ball over the crossbar. 5.
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— Dave Gooderham (@davegoods) May 31, 2016
Substitutes
Took less than five minutes to make an impact, setting up Ward to score. Made a difference when he came on and might even have scored but poked the ball narrowly wide. 7.
Struggled to get involved as much as he would have wanted to and his delivery from a couple of set-piece situations was disappointing. 5.
Had very little to do following his introduction, owing to Ireland's vastly improved second-half showing. 5.
Looked lively and eager to get involved. 5.
Showed energy and enthusiasm on his international debut. 5.
Hit a free-kick into the defensive wall, wasting a good position, but came very close to an equalising goal in injury time with a thunderous effort which went just wide. 5.