Holland keeps World Cup dream alive

Matt Holland kept Ireland’s World Cup dream alive with only his fourth international goal as Mick McCarthy’s side were forced to settle for an opening Group E draw against African champions Cameroon.

Holland keeps World Cup dream alive
Sat, 01 Jun, 2002 - 10:25

Ireland 1, Cameroon 1 (full-time)

Matt Holland kept Ireland’s World Cup dream alive with only his fourth international goal as Mick McCarthy’s side were forced to settle for an opening Group E draw against African champions Cameroon.

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