Special Sub-Topic: 2002 World Cup Campaign Authored by: Sue16 Sub-topic of: Ireland

Who was sent home from Japan before the World Cup started by his manager Mick McCarthy?

Roy Keane. The Irish captain, Roy Keane, was sent home after a falling out with the manager.

Who scored for Cameroon against Ireland in their first match?

Mboma & Patrick Mboma. Cameroon scored while the Irish team were still in a daze over the Roy Keane incident (he was sent home).

Who scored for Ireland to make the score 1-1 against Cameroon?

Matt Holland. A superb strike that restored hope that we could qualify from the group.

Who had a free kick late on in the game that forced a good save from the Cameroon keeper?

Steven Reid. He took the free kick but he did, and it nearly went in.

Ireland lost to Cameroon?

False. You'll never beat the Irish! It was a 1-1 draw.

Who scored the opening goal for Germany against ireland?

Klose. All of Klose's goals were from headers. He scored after a chip forward from one of the German midfielders.

Who was the Germany goalkeeper?

Kahn. Most commentators agreed that he was instrumental in getting Germany to the World Cup final, and if it wasn't for him Ireland may have won this game.

Who headed the ball towards Robbie Keane before he scored the injury time equaliser against West Germany?

Niall Quinn. Niall Quinn proved how valuable he was and it was great news to all fans that he didn't retire before the World Cup. His height gave him the advantage here.

What was the score in the Cameroon versus Saudi Arabia game?

1-0 Cameroon. Somehow Saudi Arabia kept them to only one goal, and left Ireland with a great chance to qualify for the next stage.

How many goals did Ireland need to win by, in their final group match against Saudi Arabia, to qualify for the second round?

2. Thanks to Saudi Arabia containing Cameroon in their match Ireland only needed two goals to qualify.

Who scored the first goal against Saudi Arabia?

Robbie keane. Robbie Keane's second goal of the tournament to give Ireland an early lead.

Which defender scored in the match against Saudi Arabia?

Gary Breen. Gary Breen popped up to score the second goal of the game, and we knew we had qualified for the second round.

What was the final score in the Ireland versus Saudi Arabia match?

3-0. Robbie Keane scored the first, Gary Brenn scored the second, and Damien Duff scored the third.

Germany finished in first place in the group?

True. Germany came top afet they beat Cameroon, and had a huge goal difference.

Ireland faced Spain in the Second Round. What was the half time score?

1-0 Spain. Ireland conceded another early goal, but like always we fought back.

Who was fouled in the box to give Ireland their first penalty?

Damien Duff. This was possibly a bit of a dive from Damien Duff but nobody really cared, we had a penalty.

Ireland were given a last minute penalty: who scored it?

Robbie Keane. The whole country erupted when he scored that last minute penalty, like the one against Germany. This forced the game into extra time and people really believed that Ireland could beat Spain.

In the penalty shoot against Spain who scored Ireland's two penalties?

Robbie Keane & Steve Finnan. Two penalties were scored by Ireland but sadly it wasn't enough. The dream had ended, fans were heartbroken, but boy were we proud of our Men In Green.

How many goals did Ireland score in the entire competition (excluding any goals in penalty shootouts)?

Six & 6. One against Cameroon, one against Germany, three against Saudi Arabia, and one against Spain.

How many players retired after the World Cup?

Three. Steve Staunton (most capped player, and captain in Roy Keane's absence), Niall Quinn (highest Irish goalscorer of all time), Alan Kelly (unlucky goalkeeper to be around during Packie Bonner and Shay Given).