Ireland vs UAE Tweet Report: 'Yea @ICC, talk nah'

Gary Wilson struck 80 from 69 balls in a defiant late innings to help Ireland edge the United Arab Emirates by two wickets Wednesday in a World Cup match that was in the balance until the last over. [caption id=“attachment_2121495” align=“alignleft” width=“380”]  Kevin O’Brien in action against UAE. AFP[/caption] In the unfamiliar position of being favorite in a World Cup match following its opening upset win over the West Indies, Ireland won the toss, sent the UAE in to bat and had them in trouble at 78-4 before Shaiman Anwar came to the rescue with 107 to lift the total to 278-9. The Irish never appeared comfortable in reply after losing Paul Stirling (3) in the second over, eventually sneaking over the line with a little bit of luck and some key contributions from Wilson and Kevin O’Brien (50). Here’s a look at how twitter reacted to the exciting finish: https://twitter.com/ajarrodkimber/status/570547739034918912 https://twitter.com/pavilionopinion/status/570547730902331393 https://twitter.com/DennisCricket_/status/570547947923836928 https://twitter.com/PeterDellaPenna/status/570547258250305538 https://twitter.com/br_uk/status/570548221648498689 https://twitter.com/ianprior/status/570548247531560960 https://twitter.com/TheCricketGeek/status/570548511512633345 https://twitter.com/joewilsonbbc/status/570548911305297920