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Robert Hynes

Everyone makes same Michael Obafemi observation after Ireland beat Armenia

Michael Obafemi was named the player of the match as the Republic of Ireland beat Armenia 3-2 in a bizzare game at the Aviva Stadium.

Stephen Kenny's side seemed to be cruising to victory after Obafemi doubled their lead in the 52nd minute to add to John Egan's headed goal in the 18th minute, but the Boys in Green imploded some 20 minutes later when the visitors got two goals in two minutes.

Armenia then had an implosion of their own when two of their players were sent off after Ireland were awarded a penalty for a handball in the dying minutes.

READ MORE: Crisis narrowly avoided as late Robbie Brady penalty gives Ireland win over Armenia after implosion

Brady scored from the spot as Ireland ran out 3-2 winners.

But Obafemi's moment of magic was one of the highlights of the game and he was named the player of the match for his efforts.

A typically calm Obafemi didn't even realise he was live on air with Tony O'Donoghue when picking up his award post-match.

And fans were full of praise for the 22-year-old, with everyone saying similar things on social media about him.

One person said: "I love Michael Obafemi, seems like such a decent bloke."

Another commented: "Michael Obafemi seems like great craic!"

Someone else tweeted: "Michael Obafemi is fastly becoming one of my favourite Irishmen."

One other tweet read: "Michael Obafemi is a gas fella I like him."

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