When giant-killer Razor’s rocket saw Ireland stun mighty Azzurri

It’s 20 years since Ray Houghton’s goal saw Ireland shock Italy at the World Cup

When giant-killer Razor’s rocket saw Ireland stun mighty Azzurri
Sat, 14 Jun, 2014 - 01:00
Darren Norris

“Ray Houghtonnnnn! Bring me back and I’ll do the job for you Jack and he’s done just that, after only 11 minutes. What splendid, sparkling opportunism.”

— George Hamilton, June 18, 1994

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