article_snippet: O’Neill had named an attacking line-up – at least in terms of personnel – but a 4-4-1-1 system did little to inspire an early offensive zeal.
article_snippet: a 4-4-1-1 system decision to play winger Robbie Brady at left back was already looking like an error of judgment before the mistake which led to Poland’s breakthrough on 26 minutes.
article_snippet: Surrendering possession on the fringe of a 4-4-1-1 system area, Robbie Brady could only watch in horror as Maciej Rybus and Peszko combined with the latter smashing beyond Shay Given.
article_snippet: Poland’s response to an uninspiring half was to switch to 4-4-2 with Jonathan Walters – wasted on the right-hand side of midfield – moved forward to partner captain Robbie Keane.
article_snippet: But it was the introduction of substitute James McClean which sparked the revival.
article_snippet: James McClean was again the provider for Seamus Coleman but the right back lashed woefully wide from 14 yards as the hosts poured forward in search of parity.