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Was this a blessing in disguise?

A SALUTARY lesson this for Ireland; disappointing only because it was so predictable. Ireland, riding high on the bravado of a good World Cup, were outplayed at the Lokomotiv Stadium by a new Russia fighting hard to attain the admirable standards of old.

Was this a blessing in disguise?

Mon, 09 Sep, 2002 - 01:58

Russia 4, Ireland 2

A SALUTARY lesson this for Ireland; disappointing only because it was so predictable. Ireland, riding high on the bravado of a good World Cup, were outplayed at the Lokomotiv Stadium by a new Russia fighting hard to attain the admirable standards of old.

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