Robbie Brady had fully grown adults crying into their tri-colour inflatable hammers on Wednesday night, and there's nothing wrong with that.
One goal that was worth €2.5 million to the FAI, was absolutely priceless to the young man who scored it. Brady etched his name into Irish football history by securing the national team's first win at a major tournament since they defeated Saudi Arabia at the 2002 World Cup.
It was a perfect moment for the 24-year-old, who got the entire nation misty-eyed with his post-match celebration. After the final whistle blew, Brady darted over to his girlfriend and brother in the stadium and with a tearful cathartic embrace.
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It was an instantly iconic scene during RTE's live broadcast, one which will live long in the memory of everyone who bore witness to it.
This fan footage sent into us by SportsJOE reader Stuart Thompson only makes us appreciate it more.
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