Wolverhampton Wanderers fans have shown their delight for Matt Doherty following his first international goal for Ireland.
The full-back bagged his first goal for his country in their 1-1 draw with Denmark, however, that was not enough to help them to Euro 2020 qualification (per The Guardian).
With Doherty’s goal being relayed to Wolves supporters via The Athletic journalist, Tim Spiers, many were delighted for the 27-year-old Irishman (per Tim Spiers).
Pleased Doc is being given the chance with Ireland. Great way of showing its deserved.
— Oldy but goldy Wolf (@ButOldy) November 19, 2019
What a player he is.He must be one of the best attacking right backs there is in the country.Congratulations Doc on your first of many international goals
— Roy Wooldridge (@roylegobrick) November 19, 2019
@mattdoherty20 gave it all tonight. Left it all on the pitch.
— DerekT ?? (@DerekTurner84) November 18, 2019
It’s much more difficult and demanding playing wingback as part of Mick’s back 4, where other team members are not coached to automatically cover and fill in. Nevertheless, he was the star of the show.
— Howlin_Wolf (@HwlinWlf) November 19, 2019
The right-sided full-back has already featured in 17 competitive games at club level this term, bagging two goals and an assist in 1,212 minutes of action (per Transfermarkt).
For Ireland, his cap on Monday night marked his ninth appearance for Mick McCarthy’s side and fourth of this European Championship qualification campaign (per Transfermarkt).
Man of the match performance from the Doc tonight
— Tony Springthorpe (@tonywolf51) November 19, 2019
Great finish
— Neil Wheelie Page (@WheelieRampage) November 18, 2019
What do we think?
While the full-back, who is valued at £13.5 million (as per Transfermarkt), will be delighted to have bagged his first goal on the international stage, it will be marred with the fact Ireland was unable to net another to qualify for Euro 2020 (per Irish Times).
The Green Army will now go into the Euros play-off for qualification, where Doherty will, surely, heavily feature.