Soccer: McCarthy to watch Asian play-off

The first leg of the Asian Group World Cup play-off gets under way later today, when Iran meet the United Arab Emirates in Tehran.

Thu, 25 Oct, 2001 - 12:07

The first leg of the Asian Group World Cup play-off gets under way later today, when Iran meet the United Arab Emirates in Tehran.

Republic of Ireland manager Mick McCarthy has flown out to watch the game at the Azadi Stadium.

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