Soccer: Make or break day for Ireland

In World Cup football today, Ireland take on Cyprus at Lansdowne Road with a chance to qualify for next summer’s World Cup Finals at stake.

Sat, 06 Oct, 2001 - 12:59

In World Cup football today, Ireland take on Cyprus at Lansdowne Road with a chance to qualify for next summer’s World Cup Finals at stake.

If Mick McCarty’s side can beat the Cypriots and Portugal fail to win against Estonia then the Republic would automatically qualify for the 2002 World Cup in South Korea and Japan.

You have reached your article limit. Already a subscriber? Sign in

Unlimited access starts here.

Try from only €0.25 a day.

Cancel anytime

CONNECT WITH US TODAY

Whatsapp logo

WHATSAPP

Newsletter logo

NEWSLETTERS

Notification logo

NOTIFICATIONS

Be the first to know the latest news and updates

More in this section

Waterford v Derry City - SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division Rylah breaks Waterford hearts with dramatic Derry equaliser
Tyreke Wilson celebrates scoring a goal 15/5/2026 Tyreke Wilson's stunner sees 10-man Dundalk shock Shamrock Rovers
McGlade gets Cobh play-off ambitions back on track McGlade gets Cobh play-off ambitions back on track
CourtsSoccerHeathrowPlace: Lansdowne RoadPlace: CyprusPlace: South KoreaPlace: JapanPerson: Mick McCartyPerson: McCarthyPerson: Kenny CunninghamPerson: Mark KinsellaPerson: Jason McAteerPerson: Robbie KeanePerson: GivenPerson: FinnanPerson: HartePerson: BreenPerson: StauntonPerson: KeanePerson: HollandPerson: KennedyPerson: KilbanePerson: QuinnPerson: ConnollyEvent: World Cup FinalsEvent: 2002 World CupOrganisation: IrelandOrganisation: CypriotsOrganisation: PortugalOrganisation: EstoniaOrganisation: Republic
<p>Ryan Kelliher scored a 13th minute equaliser for Kerry against Wexford. Pic: Michael P Ryan/Sportsfile</p>

Kelliher and Britton goals earns Kerry comeback win over Wexford

READ NOW

Sport

Newsletter

Sign up to our daily sports bulletin, delivered straight to your inbox at 5pm. Subscribers also receive an exclusive email from our sports desk editors every Friday evening looking forward to the weekend's sporting action.

Latest

Sport

Newsletter

Sign up to our daily sports bulletin, delivered straight to your inbox at 5pm. Subscribers also receive an exclusive email from our sports desk editors every Friday evening looking forward to the weekend's sporting action.

Most Read

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited