Caoimhin Kelleher highlighted the positives from his crucial penalty save, stating, "Before he stepped up I looked at the run-up and went with my instincts and thankfully went the right way." He recognized that the team had relied on some luck with Finland hitting the woodwork and emphasized the importance of good defending, mentioning, "Two off the post [for Finland] and good defending as well, some good blocks which you have to do at times."
The victory marked Heimir Hallgrimsson's first home win and solidified the Republic's position. Kelleher remarked on the team's improvement, saying, "As we have seen in the last few years we maybe would have drawn or lost [tonight] but it shows the group is getting tighter and stronger." He added that it's vital to manage games effectively, summing up, "At the end of the day the result is the most important thing and clean sheets go a long way."
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