Making a point a dangerous game

Recent history in tournament football suggests accepting a draw in the opening game could prove Ireland’s downfall

Making a point a dangerous game
Fri, 08 Jun, 2012 - 01:00
Miguel Delaney

Iker Casillas was damning.

It was the aftermath of Spain’s Euro 2004 defeat — and elimination — to Portugal and he simply couldn’t excuse yet another poor tournament. The young goalkeeper was as extreme as he was excoriating.

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