World Cup: McCarthy praises team

Mick McCarthy piled praise on his Republic of Ireland team after they reached the World Cup finals despite a 1-0 defeat by Iran in Tehran.

Thu, 15 Nov, 2001 - 17:37

Mick McCarthy piled praise on his Republic of Ireland team after they reached the World Cup finals despite a 1-0 defeat by Iran in Tehran.

But it could not overturn an aggregate Irish victory, with goals from Ian Harte and Robbie Keane from the first leg at Lansdowne Road putting the Republic through.

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