Seamus Colemans second-half goal sealed a narrow 1-0 win for Republic of Ireland over Georgia in their 2018 World Cup Qualifier on Thursday night. The hosts, who were second best in the first half at the Aviva Stadium, improved after the break and went ahead when Coleman bundled in his first goal for his country.Georgia had twice hit the woodwork in the opening 45 minutes but faded in the second half, and James McClean almost added further gloss for Republic of Ireland when he hit the crossbar in stoppage time. James McClean (left) went close to scoring Republic of Irelands second Watch NOW TV Watch Sky Sports for just £6.99. No contract. Robbie Brady, who was carried off on a stretcher after a nasty clash of heads, and Shane Long, who limped off late on with an Achilles problem, will be doubts to face Moldova on Sunday, while a booking for Jeff Hendrick with seven minutes to play rules the Burnley midfielder out.The victory moves Martin ONeills side onto four points, level with Wales, Serbia and Austria, in an extremely tight Group D. Georgia, meanwhile, prop up the group on zero points alongside Moldova. James McCarthy started in midfield for Republic of Ireland James McCarthy returned in midfield as one of three changes from Republic of Irelands opening 2-2 draw with Serbia, but they started the game on the back foot.Georgia hit the woodwork twice in the space of 10 seconds shortly before the break when Levan Mchedlidze and then Guram Kashia were each unfortunate to see headers come back off the crossbar and post.Ireland had been warned of the visitors threat after 17 minutes when Valeri Qazaishvili smashed narrowly wide, and the Georgian attacker went close again when he raced onto Jano Ananidzes through ball and saw his effort saved by Darren Randolph. Jonathan Walters attempts an overhead kick in the first half Ireland were restricted to just two attempts on goal in a lethargic first-half display, with Jon Walters hooking over their best opportunity.They picked up the tempo and 11 minutes into the second half edged in front in scrappy fashion. Coleman surged past Giorgi Navalovski, and when Solomon Kverkveliya failed to clear his low centre, the Ireland captain tapped home.Long, now without a goal in 18 matches for club and country, then headed wide before McClean had a header correctly ruled out for offside. Seamus Coleman (right) was the match-winner for Republic of Ireland Georgia continued to probe but lost their attacking edge as the game wore on, and Brady almost added Irelands second when he nodded narrowly wide.The Norwich City winger was badly hurt in the clash with Kverkveliya, though, and was carried off on a stretcher wearing a neck brace.There was more bad news to come for ONeill as Hendrick picked up a booking in the closing stages, ruling him out of the Moldova trip, and Long limped off with an Achilles problem, putting his availability in doubt.You can watch Englands tour of Bangladesh, plus Premier League football and the Japan Grand Prix on Sky Sports. Upgrade now and enjoy three months at half price! Bob Natal Jersey . LOUIS -- David Ross never expected to be on a World Series podium. Miami Marlins Pro Shop . The Toronto Argonauts running back hurt his left ankle during the teams practice Friday afternoon at Rogers Centre. https://www.cheapmarlinsjerseys.us/801r-magneuris-sierra-jersey-marlins.html . Campbell, playing on loan with Greek club Olympiacos, found the net with a left-footed shot in the 44th minute off a pass from second-half substitute Jorge Rojas to open the scoring at Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica. Tayron Guerrero Jersey .C. -- After turning Tobacco Road into "Raleigh Top," Tennessee is headed to the round of 16. Brian Moran Jersey . - The Cleveland Indians will place centerfielder Michael Bourn on the disabled list before their opener at Oakland on March 31.The B.C. Lions are set to place quarterback Travis Lulay back on the six-game injured list. According to TSN Vancouver reporter Farhan Lalji, Lulay wont play the rest of the regular season, but the playoffs are still a possibility. With a maximum of five games left for the Lions (two regular season and a maximum of three in the playoffs), the team has the ability to take Lulay off the list if they wish.dddddddddddd Kevin Glenn is set to start at QB for the Lions in their important Saturday game against the Edmonton Eskimos. A victory for B.C. would keep them ahead of the Saskatchewan Roughriders and set up a playoff date with the Eskimos. ' ' '