Reds boss Rafael Benitez has also admitted an interest in Tottenham striker Robbie Keane.
The decision to play a clearly unfit Robbie Keane was a gamble that failed.
Robbie Keane's deft finish on 54 minutes eased Republic nerves before the contest petered out.
The partnership of Robbie Keane and Dimitar Berbatov had limited Defoe to mainly substitute appearances.
Gordon saved from Yossi Benayoun and debutant Robbie Keane unintentionally blocked Torres' shot before his winner.
It follows the departures of strikers Dimitar Berbatov and Robbie Keane to Manchester United and Liverpool.
Los Angeles Galaxy forward Robbie Keane also wants the supporters punished, not the club.
Robbie Keane clipped the bar early on but Alexander Kerzhakov hammered Russia ahead in the eighth minute.
Robbie Keane equalised from short range before full-back Gareth Bale fired in the winner after a defensive mix-up.
Robbie Keane quickly got the Irish level and Kevin Doyle netted on the hour to put them 2-1 up.
Tottenham are facing a striker shortage after selling Sergei Rebrov and Les Ferdinand and losing Robbie Keane through injury.
And they almost grabbed the win they desperately needed but Robbie Keane fluffed a late chance from six yards.
In the 44th minute, Robbie Keane was brought down from 30 yards out, awarding Los Angeles a direct free kick.
However, several first-choice players left in the summer, notably Bulgaria striker Dimitar Berbatov to Manchester United and Robbie Keane to Liverpool.
Darren Anderton and Gus Poyet struggled to win possession for Spurs, leaving front pair Freddie Kanoute and Robbie Keane horribly isolated.
DeLaGarza, has supplemented superstars like David Beckham and Robbie Keane, helping the Galaxy lift their second straight MLS Cup last season.
Tottenham play Barcelona on Friday and Celtic on Sunday with strike duo Roman Pavlyuchenko (thigh) and Robbie Keane (groin) also doubtful.
Kevin Kilbane and Doyle put the Republic 2-0 ahead before Christian Martinez's shock reply but Robbie Keane's goal made the game safe.
Luka Modric's attempted pass to Robbie Keane came to him off Sebastien Bassong and he found the net at the second attempt.
Mowbray was also quick to praise the contribution of match-winner Robbie Keane.
Spurs have also reported Liverpool for their public courting of Robbie Keane.
County had pressed from the start and didn't allow Celtic time to settle, but Robbie Keane always looked dangerous whenever he took possession.
Defoe's 25-yard shot was easy for Marcus Hahnemann, Craddock's intervention helped Robbie Keane's shot over the bar and the Irishman later headed over.
Crouch agreed personal terms and passed a medical on Monday, joining strikers Robbie Keane, Jermain Defoe and Roman Pavlyuchenko at White Hart Lane.
Second-placed Republic of Ireland kept up the pressure as Tottenham's Robbie Keane scored a vital late winner in the 2-1 victory over Cyprus.
Earlier, Tottenham moved into fourth place with a 2--0 home win over Sunderland with goals in either half from Robbie Keane and Tom Huddlestone.
"They will try to push the boat out for the odd one or two, like they did with Robbie Keane last year, " he said.
Jan Durica's cancelled out Sean St Ledger's early goal for the Irish and Robbie Keane's missed chances included a penalty on the stroke of half-time.
Jermain Defoe had a near-post volley saved, Robbie Keane headed over and Niko Kranjcar struck a volley wide as Spurs struggled to find a way back.
Tottenham do, however, have a host of injury worries, with the likes of Tom Huddlestone, Michael Dawson, Ledley King, Vedran Corluka and Robbie Keane ruled out.
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