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Martin ONeill praised the strength of his Republic of Ireland side after they beat Austria for the first time in 53 years.James McCleans second-half winner helped Ireland move top of their World Cup qualification group, having picked up 10 points in their opening four games.Irelands first ever taste of victory in Austria has put them in a strong position to qualify for Russia in 2018, but ONeill admitted it will be a close-fought race. Naturally its a big win because we have defied the odds here this evening. Weve won a game here in Austria, ONeill told Sky Sports after the match.Ive just been told its 53 years since we last won. I dont think thats really important - its about whats happening now and its three great points for us. James McCleans goal sends the Republic of Ireland top of their World Cup qualifying group Its a really great start but I know from our experience in the Euro [2016] campaign, when matches were difficult and wed lost our fourth game against Scotland - it seemed a long way away but we had to come back.We drew with Poland and Scotland but we always felt like we were in it, and thats the same here, even though we have an extra couple of points on the board, I still believe it will be very tight. McClean celebrates after scoring against Austria Having crashed out of their Euro 2016 group in summer, Austrias year ended with greater disappointment as Ireland upset Marcel Kollers side on Saturday night.But it was a resolute performance from Ireland, while Austria were abject in front of goal, and the victory was richly deserved despite a nervy start.We had to withstand a lot of early pressure from Austria and we gradually got into the game, but it took us a while to do so, ONeill added. Highlights of the Republic of Irelands World Cup qualifier against Austria [Jonathan] Walters chance at the end of the first half gave us that spirit to go on, and then we were very strong.Its too easy to say theres a great spirit about the team. We have a good strength of character which is very important and is epitomised by players like McClean. Hes done brilliantly for us tonight.Walters hasnt played all that often for Stoke, but he was brilliant tonight, I could go through the whole team. We have something there which is very strong within the group.Also See:Austria 0-1 Rep IrelandAs it happenedTableLive on SkyRoyals Jerseys China . Denis Coderre, the former federal MP who was elected mayor on Nov. 3, has drawn the ire of some Montreal Canadiens. During last nights game he tweeted: "Hello? Can we get a one-way ticket to (minor-league) Hamilton for David Desharnais please. Royals Jerseys 2020 . 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Royals Jerseys 2019 .com) - The game was all punts and field goals before Kodi Whitfields catch.CHICAGO -- If Jose Quintana pitched his final game in a Chicago White Sox uniform on Thursday night, then he went out in style.Chris Archer overcame a shaky seventh inning to avoid becoming the majors first 20-game loser since 2003 and lead the Tampa Bay Rays past the White Sox, 5-3.Chicago (77-82) clinched its fourth consecutive losing season under manager Robin Ventura, whose future with the team is uncertain.Quintana turned in another workmanlike performance in his final start of the season, allowing two runs and five hits over six innings.Yeah, Im happy with my year. You know, I get more innings, better ERA, said Quintana, who finished with a 13-12 record, 3.20 ERA and his first All-Star Game selection. My preparation was better this year. More experience.Quintanas name has been mentioned often in trade speculation, as the rebuilding White Sox are expected to be active in the offseason.I dont have control about that, Quintina said. Im here with the Chicago White Sox and I want to be here a long time.The White Sox had their five-game winning streak end despite Carlos Sanchezs two-out, two-run homer in the seventh.(Quintana) has elevated himself into that elite status with a lot of guys in the league, Ventura said. Hes just consistent. (Despite) everything he has been through, a lack of run of support, he continues to go out with just the same attitude and humility and all that stuff that goes with it.Archer (9-19) allowed three runs and six hits in 6 2/3 innings to help the Rays snap a six-game skid and leave Detroits Mike Maroth as the only pitcher to lose 20 games this century.Honestly, I never let those types of things creep into my mind, Archer said. Its pointless to think about negatives. Im just glad I dont have to answer the question. The team picked me up tonight.Mikie Mahtook hit a solo homer in the fourth off Quintana and doubled and scored in a three-run seventh off Chicagos shaky bullpen.Archer got the first two outs of the seventh, but a walk, Sanchezs homer and Leury Garcias double ended his night. With rain starting to fall, Brad Boxberger got Adam Eaton to ground out with the tying run on.Erasmo Ramirez worked the eighhth amid a steady rain before the umpires called for the tarp.dddddddddddd After a 35-minute delay, Alex Colome got the final three outs for his 36th save.Eatons groundout to lead off the sixth put Archer over 200 innings for the second consecutive season. But its been nothing like 2015, when Archer was an All-Star and fifth in the Cy Young Award voting.While Archer has pitched better in the second half of the season, hes gotten little support. Tampa Bay scored two or fewer runs in 15 of his 19 losses.Archers five strikeouts gave him 233, second in the AL behind Detroits Justin Verlander. He finished with eight consecutive quality starts and a 4.02 ERA.Alexei Ramirezs RBI single against his former team in the second ended Tampa Bays 41-inning streak of not holding a lead.Ramirez also singled and scored in the seventh as the Rays got to relievers Juan Minaya and Dan Jennings to build a 5-1 lead.SUNDAY SALEVentura had hinted that ace Chris Sales season was over after Tuesdays victory. That changed when the left-hander asked to start Sundays season finale against Minnesota.I think thats a good testament to finishing out the year and doing it right, Ventura said.20-LOSS CLUBMaroth went 9-21 for the 2003 Tigers, who finished 43-119. Before that, Oaklands Brian Kingman in 1980 was the last to lose 20.TRAINERS ROOMRays: In his second game back from a bruised hand, CF Kevin Kiermaier went 3 for 5 and made a running catch of Sanchezs drive with a runner on to end the game. Manager Kevin Cash before the game called Kiermaier the best defensive player in baseball and campaigned for a Gold Glove.White Sox: 2B Tyler Saladino (back) wont play again this season. Weve got to figure out a way to get him right before he heads home, Ventura said.UP NEXTRays: Three games at NL West champion Texas to close the season. RHP Matt Andriese (8-7, 4.34 ERA) faces Rangers RHP Yu Darvish (6-5, 3.53) on Friday night.White Sox: LHP Carlos Rodon (8-10, 4.08) starts Friday night against last-place Minnesota and RHP Tyler Duffey (9-11, 6.18). ' ' '