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.

Sat, 01 Jun, 2002 - 10:25

Ireland 1, Cameroon 1 (full-time)

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Courts World Cup Heathrow Place: Niigata Place: Big Swan Stadium Person: Holland Person: Matt Holland Person: Mick McCarthy Person: Roy Keane Person: Patrick Mboma Event: Cup Event: World Cup Organisation: Ireland Organisation: Cameroon Organisation: Ipswich

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