IRELAND fans have demanded an investigation after Czech supporters put off their players in a World Cup play-off shootout.
The saw their dreams of playing at the tournament come crashing down in Prague.
A siren was heard going off as Ireland took their penalties against the Czech RepublicCredit: Sportsfile
Alan Browne and Finn Azaz were both denied from the spotCredit: Sportsfile
‘s side put themselves in a great position as they went 2-0 up inside 23 minutes.
However, the hosts fought back as goals from and new captain Ladislav Krejci forced extra time.
Neither side could as a penalty shootout was needed to find a winner.
The Czechs made home advantage count as the fans appeared to do their best to put off the Irish penalty takers.
A horn could be heard sounding off every time one of the players went to take their spot-kick.
Both Alan Browne and Finn Azaz both saw their efforts saved by goalkeeper – who made amends for his earlier own-goal.
And Irish fans were left fuming at the efforts to put off their players.
Many have taken to social media to call foul and demand an investigation into the siren being played.
One posted: “The Czech cheated, pausing before the pens were kicked to see where the goalie was going and then blaring a siren when Ireland were taking their pens to distract them.”
A second commented: “There has to be an investigation into that penalty shootout, the Czechs playing a loud siren every time the Irish took their pen is disgraceful.”
A third wrote: “How was there a siren going off in the stadium as Ireland took their penos. Switched off when the Czechs did.”
A fourth said: “Whoever is playing that siren whenever Ireland gets a penalty…I wanna talk.”
A fifth declared: “ should also look into who was playing the siren when Ireland were taking penalties, that was a disgrace.”
The Czech will now face Denmark for a place at the World Cup finalsCredit: PA
The tournament will continue to be without the Irish since 2002Credit: Sportsfile
Another added: “Great little bit of Czech banter whoever is playing the siren noise on their microphone behind the goal.”
The Czechs went near perfect from the spot with only Mojmír Chytil not converting.
They will now face in their final World Cup playoff match as they look to book a spot at the tournament this summer.
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