Duffy's heartache as late goal is disallowed in thrilling finish to Republic of Ireland World Cup qualifier

Derry's Shane Duffy had his head in his hands as a late header was disallowed during a dramatic 1-1 draw with Austria in the World Cup Group D qualifier at the Aviva Stadium.

Jonathan Walters had given the Republic an 83rd minute equaliser with a superb shot after the Austrians had led 1-0 at the break.

Duffy, whose father Brian hails from Letterkenny, then had the ball in the net moments later to sent the home crowd wild.

But it was disallowed for an infringement.

Ireland had to be content with a point.

James McClean, speaking afterwards, did not hold back in his comments about the referee saying that Austria had "the 12th man".

"I'm really disappointed we did not get the three points, we deserved it," he told RTE Sport.

Donegal's Seamus Coleman, who is out through injury, watched the game from the bench.

The result put Martin O' Neill's side on top of the table but Serbia can leapfrog back above them if they win or draw against Wales later this evening.